#Denethor

[velvet4510]

Perhaps I’m reading this the wrong way, but one of the countless reasons why I prefer the book version of Faramir is that I think his book characterization more strongly depicts the positive impact that his big brother had on him. Despite their mother’s absence and their father’s cruelty, Faramir always had Boromir as his support system growing up. So the fact that book-Faramir still has a good bit of self-esteem - and isn’t desperate to prove himself to Denethor like film-Faramir is - is a testament to Boromir’s success in gifting Faramir with that invaluable sense of self-worth. In Faramir’s young childhood mind, “Mom went away too soon to leave much of an impact, Dad is always mean and nothing is ever enough for him…but big brother says I’m enough, and big brother is the best person in the whole world, so he must be right, and I AM enough.”

Maybe I’m mistaken and I should be considering other factors in book-Faramir’s strong self-possession, but I firmly believe that one of the factors in the film’s massive mischaracterization of Faramir is it does not reflect that Faramir indeed grew up with a loving support system in the form of Boromir that helped him to realize his worth didn’t have to be defined by Dad’s approval.

[lesbiansforboromir]

This line always cracks me up; ‘For I also am a steward. Did you not know?’ And with that [Gandalf] turned and strode from the hall with Pippin running at his side.

The way he says this is such a Gandalf cunty bitch moment and I see it quoted out of context all the time (very similar to Faramir's 'I love not the sword' schpiel), as if he hasn't just told Denethor that yes, he's right, he doesn't care about Gondor and if it's destroyed it's really not his problem since he's 'Steward of the whole world' or whatever.

"And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, though Gondor should perish, if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit and flower again in days to come."

Struts out as if that's a micdrop moment!!

"If all civilisations and their peoples are destroyed but a few plants remain then thats still a win for me" Gandalf!!! this is not the slay statement you think it is!!! You're setting your divine quest's success bar way too low I think!!! That is in fact precisely what Denethor was worried about!!!!!

[pelinalblancserpent]

[s-u-w-i]

Another seven 🌼 The handsome guys never quite turn out the way I want, it's so much easier to draw orcs and creatures...

Also, I’ve decided I'll be selling the originals after I finish all the drawings (that means after Easter). But if there is any character you'd like to have in particular you can start reserving them now. By messaging me here or on s.u.w.i@email.cz :^)

Goldberry isn't taken yet!

The prices are from 50 to 80USD (shipping included). And same as last year with the dog drawings this year also all the earnings will be sent to charities.

More characters here and here!

[autistook]

March 11th - Denethor sends Faramir to Osgiliath

[mithrandirl]

No parent should have to bury their child.

@lotr20 day 5: sacrifice

[remusjohnslupin]

A mile, maybe, from Parth Galen in a little glade not far from the lake he found Boromir. He was sitting with his back to a great tree, as if he was resting. But Aragorn saw that he was pierced with many black-feathered arrows; his sword was still in his hand, but it was broken near the hilt; his horn cloven in two was at his side. Many Orcs lay slain, piled all about him and at his feet.

[dagordagorath]

15 March: Pippin and Gandalf save Faramir's life

[theworldsoftolkein]

[ballroomfitz]

Do you think Boromir tried to protect Faramir from their father’s wrath when they were kids? Do you think when Faramir scraped his knee Boromir tried to make him laugh to distract him because he knew their father would come to chastise Faramir for weakness?

Do you think the golden boy of Gondor had to grow up too fast because his father didn’t know how to treat him like a child?

[sea-salted-wolverine]

If I had a nickel for everytime a Hobbit gained the trust of a king only to disobey him for the greater good I would have 3 nickles which is not a lot but it's definitely showing a pattern and its all Gandalf's fault

[velvet4510]

I just love how Tolkien averted the “jealous brother/brotherly rivals” stereotype with Boromir and Faramir.

Denethor has major “parental preference” issues - he has never made any effort to hide the fact that Boromir is his favorite and he thinks Faramir is mediocre by comparison.

But Faramir never resents Boromir for this, nor does Boromir ever look down on Faramir because of his dad’s views. They unconditionally love and support each other, and know each other’s true worth. Faramir is very aware of Boromir’s shortcomings and is quick to understand his struggle with the Ring, but it doesn’t make him love Boromir any less. And for all his worship of his father, Boromir never agrees with his viewpoint on Faramir and instead sees Faramir’s real value and makes sure to always let him know it.

It’s really beautiful.

[lotrlorien]

Opening big doors in Middle-Earth. [Race of men edition.]

[fyeahtheraceofmen]

"If I should return, think better of me, father."

[ketchuplaser]

[kierancampire]

I recently watched the LoTR extended editions for the first time in ages, here's a few Faramir memes that made me laugh. Part 1