Lord Of The Rings Evil Vs Evil
The fundamental nature and conception of evil is complex and disputed. Throughout history scholars and theologians have sought to determine whether evil is a polarized and present force or whether evil is the absence or falling away from good. The Lord of the Rings is not just a story about the conflict between good and evil, but rather is a story that demonstrates the multifaceted nature of both. In the beginning of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring it is easy to relegate evil to a dualistic force in the world, that characters are either inherently good or inherently evil. However, as the plot and characters become more dynamic and complex, it is revealed that evil is not merely dualistic but rather is the result of an interaction between several factors that influence characters’ behavior under
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Boromir’s downfall was his desperation; he desired to protect his homeland and was burdened by his father to defend Gondor by any means possible. He is characterized as someone who is fearless, prideful, and delighted by battle. His intentions and personality were not necessarily flawed, but his desperation became his hamartia and clouded his reason, thus allowing the Ring to gain control over him. Unlike the others in the company, he had seen evil’s power of destruction as Mordor continuously and catastrophically attacked Gondor. His will to relieve his people of a great burden distorted his reason. Further separating him from the others is that his memory of the Ring is more present, as Mordor infiltrates daily life, memory is much more current and less focused on the past. Despite knowing the destructive nature of the Ring and the consensus reached by the Council of Elrond, he seeks to use it as a weapon at Minas Tirith against Mordor. When he attempted to convince Frodo to give him the Ring, he explained
Boromir’s downfall was his desperation; he desired to protect his homeland and was burdened by his father to defend Gondor by any means possible. He is characterized as someone who is fearless, prideful, and delighted by battle. His intentions and personality were not necessarily flawed, but his desperation became his hamartia and clouded his reason, thus allowing the Ring to gain control over him. Unlike the others in the company, he had seen evil’s power of destruction as Mordor continuously and catastrophically attacked Gondor. His will to relieve his people of a great burden distorted his reason. Further separating him from the others is that his memory of the Ring is more present, as Mordor infiltrates daily life, memory is much more current and less focused on the past. Despite knowing the destructive nature of the Ring and the consensus reached by the Council of Elrond, he seeks to use it as a weapon at Minas Tirith against Mordor. When he attempted to convince Frodo to give him the Ring, he explained