LOTR: Why Does Denethor Detest Faramir So Much?

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There are a lot of harrowing scenes within the Lord of the Rings films, that deal with betrayal and loss, hopelessness and fragility, and the bonds between family, for better or for worse. But arguably some of the most difficult scenes to watch are the scenes involving Denethor and Faramir. These moments make many fans uncomfortable, because of the sheer spite and disdain that Denethor treats his son with. Faramir is arguably one of the best characters in the trilogy, and one of the only Men throughout the books and films that is able to resist the power of the one ring. He is able to turn away from its temptation when it is in his grasp, which is proof of his pure heart and his good intentions.

This is more than can be said for his brother Boromir, who, although he has good intentions, does eventually succumb to the lust of the rings and does in fact die for it. And certainly is more than can be said for Denethor himself, who is shown to be a weak-willed, self-obsessed, sniveling man who believes he is far more worthy than he actually is. Nevertheless, why is it that his malice and his viciousness is always directed at Faramir, who seems the least deserving of it?

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Some fans believe it is because Boromir and Faramir's mother died giving birth to Faramir, the youngest son. It is stated in the books many times that Faramir has more of the qualities of the Numenorians of old about him that Boromir and Denethor do, which suggests that the older son is more like his father, and the younger son more like his mother. It therefore makes sense that Faramir is a painful reminder to Denethor of the woman that he loved and lost.

Denthor blames Faramir for her death (which is