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Why did Boromir try to take the Ring from Frodo?

Why did Boromir try to take the Ring from Frodo?

Boromir disliked the idea of destroying the One Ring, as he believed that it could be used to defeat Sauron once and for all, to save Gondor, and return it to its former glory; he tried to convince Frodo to give him the Ring. When Frodo refused, Boromir tried to take it by force but the hobbit put it on and fled.

What does Boromir say to Frodo?

‘I wish to help you. You need counsel in your hard choice. Will you not take mine?’ ‘I think I know already what counsel you would give, Boromir,’ said Frodo.

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What does Boromir do when Frodo refuses the Ring to Minas Tirith?

Boromir tries to convince the hobbit to turn toward the safety of Minas Tirith, and not to throw the Ring away when it could be used as a weapon against Sauron. When Frodo disagrees, Boromir grows angry and is suddenly taken with an uncontrollable desire for the Ring. The madness then leaves Boromir.

Was Boromir good or bad?

Boromir is not evil. He is just weak-willed when it comes to the Ring. When Frodo runs off and an attack by Sauramon’s Orc army begins, Boromir does everything in his power to fight as long as he can to protect Merry and Pippin, taking several arrows through his torso in the process.

Why was Aragorn immune to the Ring?

Aragorn was tempted by the ring, but he was able to resist it, partly because he was more alike to Elendil than any before him – Elendil was wise and friendly with the Elves. If Isildur and Elendil’s positions had changed, Elendil would likely have foreseen the evil of the Ring and destroyed it.

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Why does Boromir drop the sword?

Aragorn’s nobler lineage also explains why he may have had a stronger will than Boromir. But Boromir is also unworthy of being Gondor’s king, and him getting cut by the sword is a strong way to symbolize that in the story itself: Boromir cannot hold the sword without cutting himself, but Aragorn can.

What does Aragorn say when Boromir dies?

Aragorn : I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the White City fall, nor our people fail. Boromir : Our people, our people. I would have followed you, my brother… my captain… my king.

What was Amon Hen?

Amon Hen was a hill in the Emyn Muil at Nen Hithoel’s west. At its summit was the ruined structure known as the Seat of Seeing.

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Is Aragorn related to Boromir?

No he is not. Aragorn has no siblings. His father was Arathorn (he was killed when Aragorn was 2) and his mother was Gilraen (She died when Aragorn was 76). Boromir has a younger brother (by 5 years) Faramir.

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Does Boromir betray Frodo?

Boromir, realizing his betrayal, immediately repented of his actions and wept. Searching unsuccessfully for Frodo, he told the Fellowship of Frodo’s disappearance, though not of his own misdeeds. Aragorn, suspecting Boromir’s part in Frodo’s flight, ordered him to follow and protect Merry and Pippin.

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