..Rumil.. wrote:
I and my dad have discussed this before. ( Draw this from the movie guys. )
When Faramir leads his men on the taking-back of the river, I think that counts as a Suicide Mission. Not only that. I think Faramir is well aware of that.
Gandalf said something similer.
" Do not let your father's will turn to madness! "
Therefore, they both know it's hopeless to try and take it back. They don't have the men, or the weapons.
Why would Faramir go THAT far to please his father? I know he would be willing to risk his life, but the lifes of other men? Those men could have been valuble during the Battle of Pelenor!
he knows that they would die sooner or later, and faramir is willing to help in his own little battle, (he wanted to prove to his father that he is worthy to be the next steward of gondor)
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Lady of the Golden Wood, Galadriel