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In the LOTR films, Boromir isn’t selfish at all, he’s one of the least selfish and modest characters in the films. He’s possibly one of the most misunderstood characters in film history.

Note: Watch the extended versions

Boromir was one of the greatest characters in the LOTR films and he gets trashed and joked about so often as being a selfish traitor for trying to take the ring. He was 100% the complete opposite of this. Boromir loved his people, his family, and his nation of Gondor. He always put his people over himself.

Why did he try to take the ring? Boromir didn’t even want to go to Rivendell to join the fellowship. Even after knowing about the Ring he declined going because he felt he belonged in Gondor serving his people. He only went because his father ordered him to go and take the ring for Gondor. He put his fathers wishes above his own. He was told this would h

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