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Why is denethor so mean to Faramir?
Denethor knew that if he had sent Faramir as he should have, he wouldn’t have lost his favorite son. Maybe Faramir would have died, and maybe he wouldn’t have. Either way, Boromir would have been alive. So, Denethor’s hatred also stemmed from self-loathing.
Why is Faramir hated by his father?
He goes so far as to imply that Faramir is a traitor for letting Frodo go. Faramir to him, represents the change that is coming to his bloodline, to be servants rather than rulers, and he hates it.
Why did denethor dislike Gandalf?
Denethor’s dislike of Gandalf – The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum. So we all know that of Denethor’s dislike of Faramir, and most know the main reason: because Denethor saw too much of himself in Faramir and thought that what Gondor need now was not another like himself, but like Boromir.
What is the age difference between Boromir and Faramir?
The Lord of the Rings: Age of selected characters
| Character | Age in years |
|---|---|
| Boromir | 41 |
| Samwise Gamgee | 39 |
| Merry | 37 |
| Faramir | 36 |
Did Boromir like Denethor?
Boromir certainly has no reason to, as he is Denethor’s favorite. As for Faramir, if he does he hides it well. He’s uncertain around his father and wishes that Denethor would think better of him. However, he’s also obedient to Denethor’s will both as his son and his liege man.
Why did Denethor eat like that?
Him callously eating while his son is in danger outrages us anyway, and it creates an interesting parallel between blood and tomatoes, but that is further enhanced by our natural repulsion to poor table manners. Subconsciously, this revulsion spreads to Denethor as a whole as our own brains are used against us.
What did denethor say to Gandalf?
Gandalf: “Hail, Denethor, son of Ecthelion, Lord and Steward of Gondor. I come with tidings in this dark hour… and with counsel.”
Who is the father of Boromir?
Faramir
Denethor II
Boromir/Father
Did Boromir and Faramir have different mothers?
Finduilas (T.A. 2950 – 2988) was the daughter of Adrahil II the Prince of Dol Amroth. She was the sister of Ivriniel and Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth. She became the wife of Denethor II and the mother of Boromir and Faramir.
Why were there stewards in Gondor?
In Gondor ten thousand years would not suffice.” Ruling Steward was the title used for the rulers of Gondor after the loss of its King. His son Faramir gave up the rule of Gondor to Aragorn II, the rightful Heir of Isildur. Faramir then took up the traditional role of a Steward of Gondor as the advisor to the King.