Fictional Obituary: Boromir, The Lord of the Rings Movies (Spoilers)

Fictional Obituary: Boromir, The Lord of the Rings Movies (Spoilers) Boromir, eldest son of Denethor, Steward of Gondor, and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, died near Amon Hen after being struck by arrows while defending his companions. He was protecting Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took when Saruman's Uruk-hai attacked. Aragorn was with him at the end. Boromir's life was closely tied to Minas Tirith and the defense of Gondor. As a military commander, he bore the responsibility of leading men against an enemy whose strength continued to grow. He spoke often of his country and of the people living behind its walls. The prospect of losing them weighed heavily on him. He served alongside his younger brother, Faramir. After their victory at Osgiliath, he celebrated with his men and made a point of sharing the credit with his brother. When Denethor praised Boromir and dismissed Faramir's efforts, Boromir spoke in his brother's defense. Their father's preference for his eldest son did not prevent the brothers from showing each other affection and loyalty. Denethor sent him to Rivendell when word reached Gondor that the One Ring had been found. Boromir initially resisted leaving his people, but accepted the assignment. At Elrond's council, he argued that the Ring might be used against Sauron. His proposal was rejected, and he joined the company entrusted with taking it to Mordor for destruction. On that journey, his companions came to know more than the soldier who had arrived at the council. He helped the hobbits practice with their swords and laughed with them when their lessons became a wrestling match. He fought beside them in Moria and carried Frodo away after Gandalf fell. Once outside, he urged that the grieving hobbits be given a moment before the company moved on. He was proud, forceful and accustomed to meeting danger with a weapon in his hand. The Ring presented a different kind of threat. His fear for Gondor, and his belief that its power could save his people, left him vulnerable to its influence. Near Amon Hen, he tried to take it from Frodo. The attempt frightened Frodo into fleeing, and Boromir recognized what he had done too late to undo it. When the Uruk-hai attacked, he went to the defense of Merry and Pippin. He sounded his horn and continued fighting after being wounded, until he could no longer stand. The hobbits were taken captive. Aragorn reached him after killing the Uruk-hai leader responsible for his wounds. In their final conversation, Boromir admitted his attempt to seize the Ring and spoke of his fear that Gondor would fall. Aragorn promised that he would not allow their people to be destroyed. Boromir, who had once questioned Aragorn's claim, acknowledged him as his king before he died. He is survived by his father, Denethor, and his brother, Faramir, as well as the companions with whom he had traveled from Rivendell. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli laid him in one of their boats with his broken horn beside him and committed his body to the river. The boat passed over the Falls of Rauros. Boromir had hoped to return to Gondor with help for his people. His companions continued without him, carrying the memory of both his failure and his courage.