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I would have followed you, my brother... my captain... my king.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Boromir turns allegiance into a personal gift at the point when he can no longer serve through action. Aragorn receives both forgiveness and responsibility in the same farewell.
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In context
Spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingShow the scene
At Amon Hen in The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir speaks to Aragorn after defending Merry and Pippin. He acknowledges the kingship he had earlier resisted while entrusting the defence of their people to him. The moment closes Boromir’s attempt to make amends for trying to take the Ring.
Sources (2)
- Amon Hen, Boromir dies in Aragorn's arms — reference 1Amon Hen, Boromir dies in Aragorn's arms; wording and sceneReference checked
- Amon Hen, Boromir dies in Aragorn's arms — reference 2Amon Hen, Boromir dies in Aragorn's arms; wording and sceneReference checked
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