Which Middle-earth character/s reminds you of yourself - and why?
I know some threads of this sort has been done in the past, but they really went horribly off-topic and they're very, very old. ๐
In this thread, please..please..actually explain "why" the character(s) remind you of yourself...just don't post who the character(s) is/are and that's it. Don't just post a grocery list or something. ๐
Explain why, so this thread will be on topic and interesting to read. ๐
OK...I'll start. ๐
Some primary characteristics:
--merry among a few close friends, very quiet in a large group
--would rather be hanging around with jolly young friends & cousins than doing something "important"
--long walks alone, often in the dark
--love the stars, trees, water
--singing and collecting songs (and every now and again, writing one..."I l Love Cheese"..anyone? ๐ )
--when a big decision is due, I sit and think and think and think while people wait for the decision
--pessimism surfaces during difficulties
--wish someone else had been selected to do the job I have
--yes, it's a burden; just keep putting one foot in front of the other
...Frodo. ๐
Ironically though, I'd say I'm also like Boromir. I'm pretty cynical and suspicious of things that don't seem "right." (IT'S A CONSPIRACY, I TELL YOU!!) I consider myself smart and I don't suffer stupid people everytime. I try to convince people to follow my ideas, and although I'm not as cranky as Boromir, I will sometimes give in and pout if I'm outnumbered. I also get depressed very easily. I don't like working in groups. (The Society of Nearsighted Elves are probably reading this and getting nervous.)
Unlike Boromir, however, I won't try to take things from people. I just get depressed and have the "the world is ending and it's all my fault" pout. I'm not all evil, though; I am very good-natured most of the time. And I'm not as bad as I just said I was about forcing my ideas on people. Most of the time I'll give in to other people's ideas if I'm outnumbered and I WON'T pout. Unless it's a school project and my grades could suffer from it. Then I'm a little more aggressive. ๐
Great, I just made myself sound like a big jerk. I'm really not that bad, believe me! I'm kind and good and friendly and fun and... and... stuff! And for all you Frodos out there, I won't try to take your stupid jewelry!! ๐
Sometimes though, I could also be like Barliman Butterbur, for I have a terrible memory. ๐