Favorite characters (NEWBIE-FRIENDLY THREAD)

[azalea]

Welcome to our first officially designated newbie-friendly thread, suggested by an actual newbie! Now, without further ado:

Who is your favorite character, and why?

Mine varies, but I one I consistently return to is Eowyn, because she knew she could be an asset to her uncle/ king as a soldier and rode to battle despite the stigma of being a woman. She was incredibly brave, and was the star of one of the best and most exciting scenes in the trilogy.

[Attalus]

I am very fond of Éowyn, but Aragorn will forever be my favorite. I identify with him, his long years wandering in the wild, trying to prove himself worthy of his love. Well, I just struggled through medical school, but some of those professors could give the Balrog points. Galadriel is my second favorite, wisest and most beautiful woman in Middle-earth. What did Celeborn do to deserve her?

[Olmer]

Originally Posted by Attalus

What did Celeborn do to deserve her?

By making himself a complete doormat.

[Ñólendil]

Noone understands Celeborn. He wasn't a doormat, he was the wisest of the Elven Wise (that's right, above Elrond, CÃ*rdan, and even Galadriel, according to the Elves themselves), particularly in the manner of prudence, and he knew when he had made a mistake. He was humble.

My favorite character in Lord of the Rings used to be Fredegar Bolger, but nowadays I think it's Tom Bombadil. Tom is a comfortable character (it's easy for me to slip into his boots when he wanders onto the page), and a unique one, who brings that nice taste of otherworldliness into the romance.

[Attalus]

LOL, didn't Galadriel hand him his hat, when she said that "even Celeborn the Wise" speech? Inferiority complex? What inferiority complex? (Apologies to Dixieberry!)

[Ñólendil]

I don't know about hats, but Galadriel just healed some old wounds, and helped an angry man understand his supposed enemy.

[Elfan_Princess]

I liked Legolas best. He was really cool and helped a LOT in battles!

[Thorin II]

My favorite character is Gimli. For one thing, I'm a big fan of the dwarves; I think their history is worth more time than it gets in the LOTR. For Gimli in particular, I like how he ruffles feathers throughout the story.

[Haradrim]

Once you read mor eof my posts you will realize why I said that. And another dwarf fan! WHOO!

[Manveru]

my favourite character is faramir, he has to take on so much responsibility with the death of his brother, and he carries through even tho his dad is going insane.

and for the gollum/frodo thing: it was frodo's pity in gollum that helped him complete the quest. frodo completed the quest, not by throwing the ring in the cracks of doom, but by saving gollum from sam in the emyn muil (not to make sam sound bad, i like sam too)

and for the dark lords being misunderstood: it is true that history is written by the winners, it was frodo and bilbo that wrote the hobbit and the lord of the rings and they get alot of their info from the prejudices of the elves and men who are at war with sauron. obviously they are not going to like him and are going to rationalize killing orcs by saying that they are evil. there is a video somewhere on the web called fellowship 911 which is a spoof off of farenheit 911 by michael moore, its really funny and supports this opinion alot. you guys should definately watch it

[ItalianLegolas]

My favorite character has got to be Legolas, because he is just one cool, calm and collected guy, and plus he has 2 short knives, AND he had a bow and arrow! plus he's an elf, and elves ROCK!

[Elemmírë]

Originally Posted by ItalianLegolas

plus he's an elf, and elves ROCK!

Can't argue there Melnyët!

I love them!

This Quenya is getting fun...

[Manveru]

Originally Posted by ItalianLegolas

My favorite character has got to be Legolas, because he is just one cool, calm and collected guy, and plus he has 2 short knives, AND he had a bow and arrow! plus he's an elf, and elves ROCK!

actually since this is the book forum, legolas only had one long knife.

Legolas had a bow and a quiver, and at his belt a long white knife.

[Nothing]

My favourite character is Peregrin Took.

[Embladyne]

Well, I would have to say that my favorite character is, and has been, Tom Bombadil. Some reasons: the ring seems to have no effect over him, he's a playful guy, and a pretty big mystery. And he has a beautiful wife.

Also, he's good at getting himself out of sticky situations.

[Narsil's Master]

first i want to ask was golberry his wife? i got confused during that and havent been able to find it elsewhere. i enjoy gilgalad emensely. he was hardcore among the high elves. plus he had a spear and spears are cool. to bad he got capped.

[legolaslover543]

first of all i would like to say,hobbit
now for my fave. character .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...................................well i like all of them ............................................. exept the orcs i think

[Fool_of_a_Took]

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]

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]

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...