Favorite characters (NEWBIE-FRIENDLY THREAD) - Page 4

Elfan_Princess · 02-05-2005, 10:39 PM

I liked Legolas best.

He was really cool and helped a LOT in battles!

trolls' bane · 02-05-2005, 11:59 PM

Damn! Everyone is coming to usurp my place as youngest entmooter!

Welcome

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I think my favorite character (w/o bothering to read the other posts) has to be Yavanna. Why: The first Valar I ever heard of. (yeah, real good reason

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Gandalf The White Rider · 02-22-2005, 01:17 AM

mine is Gandalf obviously

isnt it anoying every bodys gone Legolas

Thain Peregrin Took I · 02-22-2005, 11:06 AM

My favorite is Peregrin Took (wasn't that hard to guess?

) Why? Well, basiclly for the same reason Kelawyn said. He's a great friend, even through tough times, is good at cheering people up, and, like Kelawyn said, sometimes it's hard to find good friends like him. And he's an all around cool guy.

Lenya · 03-23-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pytt

Was the best? is he dead, or do you mean before the movies? cause they destroyed a lot of him in the films..

you hit spot on! Yes, in the book he rocks and they really didn't do him any justice in the movies. Beforehand I told my friend that Faramir is thi scool guy and she'll really like him and she thought I am stupid because in the movies he kinda sucked.

CrazySquirrel · 04-05-2005, 01:01 PM

In the books I like Arrie and in the movie Leggy
-May I call you that? -Hmm, we are not sure we like it... Well you didn't say NO.

Fool_of_a_Took · 10-14-2009, 10:35 PM

My first response would absolutely be Pippen...I find myself to be quite like him from time to time, yet Sam has always had a place in my heart. His almost dogged devotion to Frodo is more than friendship, it's more of a brotherly love. When Frodo is being a bit of a drama queen, Sam always seems to have something positive to say or a way out of a sticky situation. In my mind, he's the bravest character in the three LOTR books.

barrelrider110 · 10-19-2009, 09:22 PM

I like your avatar FoaT! Yes, Sam never lost faith, his devotion to Frodo never wavered, always ready to serve and was never put himself first, even when he wore the ring of power. Humble; knew his limitations, and did what he could. He was the real hero of the story. My favorite character? That's a tough one. I admired the courage and fortitude of Eowyn. Aragorn, because he like Frodo, bore a heavy burden. I would have to say Gandalf. He was brilliant, and very witty. He gave you a sense of security when you were with him that he was always in control, even when the odds were against him.

Wilhelm · 01-28-2010, 07:16 PM

Gandalf, Gandalf, Gandalf

He grows in power through the story (gray to white)
He is the 2nd most powerful being in Middle Earth (after Sauron)
He is wise
He is a ringbearer
He has a sweet deal cooked up with the Eagles
He knows about sacrifice
He can fight a Balrog for 10 days (ultimately breaking a mountain top in defeating it)
He makes a great disciplinarian (Pippin repeatedly, Saruman once)
He does not seek vengeance on Saruman
He is Maiar
It is through his designs that Sauron is defeated
"You cannnot pass" (best line in the books)
Glamdring
Shadowfax
Narya
Fireworks
Saved Bilbo from the one ring
He refused to take the one ring
"Men of the West! Stand and wait! This is the hour of doom" (2nd best line in the books)
Saved Faramir from Denethor's madness
Saved Frodo and Sam from the lava
Saved Theoden from Saruman's spell
He is the guy!
I could go on...

elrosofbc2010 · 04-05-2010, 09:11 PM

I'm a huge fan of Tom Bombadil: he's really the biggest mystery in all of Tolkien's mythology, and I love him for it.

However, I'm also partial to Bregalad (Quickbeam, the "hasty" ent)...

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-05-2010, 09:58 PM

Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn.

Deagol · 04-07-2010, 12:05 AM

Ever since I first read the story -- and that is longer ago than I care to share -- I have always been partial to the Lady Eowyn. It may be merely that she is beset on all sides . . . spurned as a spear-carrier by her own family and as a woman by a very confused Aragorn -- or it may simply be that she is the only actual woman of any dimension in the entire tale. The part where she and Merry take out the Witch King of Angmar is one of my favorite passages in the entire epic.

Torongil · 07-11-2010, 09:40 PM

Gandalf!!!!

He was the greatest help to the fellowship: without him they would have been screwed in Moria.

He saved Faramir.

He chose Bilbo as the burglar in the hobbit. (who saved the company many a time)

Etc. etc. etc.

Istari222 · 08-29-2010, 11:53 AM

Gandalf, definitely!

Pitchike12 · 01-09-2011, 06:28 PM

May most favorite is Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, Sam, and Pippin. No needed to know why...it's very long story to tell.

Pitchike12 · 01-09-2011, 07:03 PM

So what you guys stuck in your head that wants to come out?

Galdor of the Havens · 01-09-2011, 09:48 PM

Gandalf, he is the person who most helped in fellowship and some other books.

Thenichir · 02-09-2011, 01:49 AM

King Theoden and the Eorlingas have been for me the most fascinating characters. In my heart I kind of gush over them as Gimli does the White Lady. I relate most of all to the Elves, but there is something about the honor of the House of Eorl that is very moving. I watched the movies (and fell in love with them) before reading LotR, and there is no doubt that the beautiful images and sounds of Jackson's Rohan added to my experience of the book. But I genuinely love Tolkien's story, as well; perhaps even more so. The only thing I enjoyed in the movie more than the book is when Gandalf brings with him loyal Eomer and the Rohirrim, rather than the thousand men on foot. That exchange between Eomer and his king in the movie is just amazing. Love it. The sentiment in the book comes across just as well, but I think the movie really captured it best. My favorite Theoden quote in the book is when he invites Pippin to his hall. It's a small, seemingly insignificant bit of information in the grand epic, but it reveals great character and honest goodness that even Pippin can pick up on.

Serenoli · 03-21-2011, 10:32 AM

Samwise Gamgee! The most unselfish, humble, hardworking and caring person in the whole book... he reminded me of my mother.

Thorir Orcbane · 03-28-2011, 06:11 PM

It would be between Aragorn, Theoden, Gandalf, and Merry. I love all of them, but in reality, all of the characters as a whole just accentuate each other and make the whole reading/movie experience awesome.

02-05-2005, 10:39 PM	#61
Elfan_Princess Sapling Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 1	I liked Legolas I liked Legolas best. He was really cool and helped a LOT in battles!

02-05-2005, 11:59 PM	#62
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Damn! Everyone is coming to usurp my place as youngest entmooter! Welcome ! Drop by the Welcome thread! I think my favorite character (w/o bothering to read the other posts) has to be Yavanna. Why: The first Valar I ever heard of. (yeah, real good reason ) __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

02-22-2005, 11:06 AM	#64
Thain Peregrin Took I Thain of Randomness Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Most likely being completely random... Posts: 971	My favorite is Peregrin Took (wasn't that hard to guess? ) Why? Well, basiclly for the same reason Kelawyn said. He's a great friend, even through tough times, is good at cheering people up, and, like Kelawyn said, sometimes it's hard to find good friends like him. And he's an all around cool guy. __________________ Here we were trying to take Rommel, when who do we kidnap but Admiral Todley himself. What? Hahahaha. That wasn't the plan you know. - Col. Crittendon Monk: I'm 100% sure that she probably killed him. Stottlemeyer: What does that mean? Monk: 95%... I feel like Pepé Le Pew when he look up "pew" in the dictionary. French accent Le pew? Moi? Noo. -Shawn Spencer British accent It's a bobble head Bobbie! head bob -Special Agen Seely Booth

10-14-2009, 10:35 PM	#67
Fool_of_a_Took Hobbit Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hobbiton, New Jersey Posts: 35	My first response would absolutely be Pippen...I find myself to be quite like him from time to time, yet Sam has always had a place in my heart. His almost dogged devotion to Frodo is more than friendship, it's more of a brotherly love. When Frodo is being a bit of a drama queen, Sam always seems to have something positive to say or a way out of a sticky situation. In my mind, he's the bravest character in the three LOTR books. __________________ "Fool of a Took! Throw yourself down next time, rid us of your nuisance!" "We're flat broke, but hey, we do it in style."

10-19-2009, 09:22 PM	#68
barrelrider110 Peer of the realm of Sanguine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Hill, Marlton, NJ Posts: 798	I like your avatar FoaT! Yes, Sam never lost faith, his devotion to Frodo never wavered, always ready to serve and was never put himself first, even when he wore the ring of power. Humble; knew his limitations, and did what he could. He was the real hero of the story. My favorite character? That's a tough one. I admired the courage and fortitude of Eowyn. Aragorn, because he like Frodo, bore a heavy burden. I would have to say Gandalf. He was brilliant, and very witty. He gave you a sense of security when you were with him that he was always in control, even when the odds were against him. __________________ “"I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider," Fear Complacency! ___________________ Something under the bed is drooling

02-22-2005, 01:17 AM	#63
Gandalf The White Rider Sapling Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5	mine is Gandalf obviously isnt it anoying every bodys gone Legolas

04-05-2005, 01:01 PM	#66
CrazySquirrel Shape-shifting, men-grabbing NAZGUL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 796	In the books I like Arrie and in the movie Leggy -May I call you that? -Hmm, we are not sure we like it... Well you didn't say NO.

01-28-2010, 07:16 PM	#69
Wilhelm Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Area 51 Posts: 116	Gandalf, Gandalf, Gandalf He grows in power through the story (gray to white) He is the 2nd most powerful being in Middle Earth (after Sauron) He is wise He is a ringbearer He has a sweet deal cooked up with the Eagles He knows about sacrifice He can fight a Balrog for 10 days (ultimately breaking a mountain top in defeating it) He makes a great disciplinarian (Pippin repeatedly, Saruman once) He does not seek vengeance on Saruman He is Maiar It is through his designs that Sauron is defeated "You cannnot pass" (best line in the books) Glamdring Shadowfax Narya Fireworks Saved Bilbo from the one ring He refused to take the one ring "Men of the West! Stand and wait! This is the hour of doom" (2nd best line in the books) Saved Faramir from Denethor's madness Saved Frodo and Sam from the lava Saved Theoden from Saruman's spell He is the guy! I could go on...

04-05-2010, 09:11 PM	#70
elrosofbc2010 Sapling Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Posts: 7	I'm a huge fan of Tom Bombadil: he's really the biggest mystery in all of Tolkien's mythology, and I love him for it. However, I'm also partial to Bregalad (Quickbeam, the "hasty" ent)...

04-05-2010, 09:58 PM	#71
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-07-2010, 12:05 AM	#72
Deagol Sapling Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6	Ever since I first read the story -- and that is longer ago than I care to share -- I have always been partial to the Lady Eowyn. It may be merely that she is beset on all sides . . . spurned as a spear-carrier by her own family and as a woman by a very confused Aragorn -- or it may simply be that she is the only actual woman of any dimension in the entire tale. The part where she and Merry take out the Witch King of Angmar is one of my favorite passages in the entire epic.

07-11-2010, 09:40 PM	#73
Torongil Hobbit Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 23	Gandalf!!! Gandalf!!!! He was the greatest help to the fellowship: without him they would have been screwed in Moria. He saved Faramir. He chose Bilbo as the burglar in the hobbit. (who saved the company many a time) Etc. etc. etc.

08-29-2010, 11:53 AM	#74
Istari222 Sapling Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	Gandalf, definitely!

01-09-2011, 06:28 PM	#75
Pitchike12 Enting Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In the land of Mordor Posts: 56	May most favorite is Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, Sam, and Pippin. No needed to know why...it's very long story to tell. __________________ Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. -Gandalf

01-09-2011, 07:03 PM	#76
Pitchike12 Enting Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In the land of Mordor Posts: 56	So what you guys stuck in your head that wants to come out? __________________ Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. -Gandalf

01-09-2011, 09:48 PM	#77
Galdor of the Havens Sapling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 12	Gandalf, he is the person who most helped in fellowship and some other books.

02-09-2011, 01:49 AM	#78
Thenichir Sapling Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4	King Theoden and the Eorlingas have been for me the most fascinating characters. In my heart I kind of gush over them as Gimli does the White Lady. I relate most of all to the Elves, but there is something about the honor of the House of Eorl that is very moving. I watched the movies (and fell in love with them) before reading LotR, and there is no doubt that the beautiful images and sounds of Jackson's Rohan added to my experience of the book. But I genuinely love Tolkien's story, as well; perhaps even more so. The only thing I enjoyed in the movie more than the book is when Gandalf brings with him loyal Eomer and the Rohirrim, rather than the thousand men on foot. That exchange between Eomer and his king in the movie is just amazing. Love it. The sentiment in the book comes across just as well, but I think the movie really captured it best. My favorite Theoden quote in the book is when he invites Pippin to his hall. It's a small, seemingly insignificant bit of information in the grand epic, but it reveals great character and honest goodness that even Pippin can pick up on.

03-21-2011, 10:32 AM	#79
Serenoli Head of the Department for the Invention and Propagation of Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ithilien Posts: 852	Samwise Gamgee! The most unselfish, humble, hardworking and caring person in the whole book... he reminded me of my mother. __________________ "I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. "Cats," he said eventually. "Cats are nice." -Terry Pratchett, Sourcery Join the Harry Potter discussion, click here

03-28-2011, 06:11 PM	#80
Thorir Orcbane Hobbit Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where the shadows of the ancient world still dwell. Posts: 34	It would be between Aragorn, Theoden, Gandalf, and Merry. I love all of them, but in reality, all of the characters as a whole just accentuate each other and make the whole reading/movie experience awesome. __________________ " A wizard is never late , nor is He ever early , He arrives precisely when He means to." -Gandalf "Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!" - Elendil/Aragorn "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve" - Bilbo "No, no, no! Who gave the short kid Desert Eagles?"

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