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| Bound by Duty; Bound by Joy by Mirkwoodmaiden | 1 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 2/3/2025 |
| This wonderful chapter left me smiling. The perfect bedtime snack! This character study of Faramir rings true. Quite insightful. The Warden looked at his Steward curious at the stumbling of his words. He had known Faramir for most of the younger man’s life. Faramir frequented the Houses of Healing as a young boy and later as a young man seeking refuge from his father’s sharp tongue when his older brother was away. He had a thirst for knowledge and an intuitive heart. He was drawn to the healing arts. He was an intelligent and kind-hearted man and would have made a good healer had he been born to another man and not the Ruling Steward. He had often mused that Faramir was indeed drawn to the healing arts to bring healing to others because he could not heal or salve his own father’s hidden pain. An intuitive child wishing to help in any way he could. The Warden sighed, Denethor never understood his second son, always doubted his motives; always questioned his actions. He never understood that Faramir, in his heart, only wanted to heal and protect. He could not protect his father from himself so he would try to protect all of Gondor in his stead. The Warden is an observant Man, I think. And Merry! I'm always happy when a hobbit comes on the scene. The two of them smoking together makes the scene work, and Merry's remembrance of Théoden is poignant. And, of course, the ending is so hopeful-sounding, even though the future is still uncertain. Author Reply: Lindelea! In my imagining of Faramir's childhood I think he must have others who showed him love and compassion. He grows into an compassionate man and leader all the while still being traumatized by the largest influence, his father. He had Boromir and in Dol Amroth he had Prince Imrahil and his family. Because of these influences he sees empathy and compassion. And with his own natural inclinations not blunted by ill treatment by all he can see his father's pain but also realises that he can do nothing about it. And it makes sense to me that the Warden of the Houses of Healing would be a person who he would visit and the warden would see his caring and loving qualities. And yes the warden is a wise and observant man! About Merry, I am complimented by what you say because you write the hobbits so well. I'm glad it works. I do really think that Merry would just sit himself down and pulls out his pipe in the "unabashed way of hobbits!" Thanks for writing! (((hugs))) MM | |