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For some reason, I got to thinking about the Lord of the Rings. I realized how my perceptions of the characters have changed as I've matured.

When I was much younger, my favorite character was the lovable side character, Tom Bombadil. I enjoyed his silly songs, his infectious happiness. Also, the One Ring had no effect on him. While he's no longer my favorite character, I still like him much.

Then Sam became my favorite, without whom Frodo would've failed and Sauron would've reclaimed the ring. Much can be said about his loyalty and bravery.

Now, though, my favorite character is Boromir.

Why?

Because Boromir was an ordinary human. Honorable, brave, and good hearted he was, but also easily corruptible by evil. He tried to rely on his own strength, as many of us do, which is why temptation was able to sneak inside his heart and cloud his judgement.

And what happened afterwards, after he realized what he'd done? He was repentant, sorry for his actions. So sorry, in fact, that he gave his life trying to defend others. His death affected the other party members, and helped Aragorn to be the king he eventually became

He was perhaps the most flawed member of the party, but also the most human. And he died a hero. That is why he is my favorite.

Go mbeannaí Dia Duit,
M. S.