Top 10 – Lord of the Rings – Characters

Thought I would do a count down of my 10 favorite character’s in Lord of the Rings and why they are my favorites.

10.  Galadriel

I can think of three major reasons why she is in the top 10, even though across the three movies she does not feature very much. 1. She is an Elf, 2. She is powerful and 3. She is a woman. Yes ok those are not the best reasons but I really do think that Galadriel is just great and has so much power over a lot of people.

9. Arwen

Another Elf . . . yes I do love those Elves. She is the daughter of Lord Elrond and was due to leave Middle Earth when the battle broke out. But she could not go and leave Aragron, she ends up giving up her immortality to be with him. Which I just love her for.

8. Pippin

He is such an adorable hobbit, who gets himself into trouble and never really understands how dangerous the ring quest is. Until it is almost too late of course. He plays his part in the finale and is just great. I love when he has to sing for Deanthor.

7. Eowyn

She is in the list for the above picture . . . well I mean that part in the movie “I am no man” it is a brilliant moment. As she destroys the ring wraith !!!

6. Theoden

 

King Theoden of Rohan, has so much honor in the end when he goes to Gondor’s aid.

5. Legolas

He is an elf, elegant and just loves to fight. Plus his friendship with Gimli is just too cute.

4. Samwise Gamgee

He really grows up over the course of the three movies, and will do anything for “Mr.Frodo”. He never gives up hope for Frodo no matter how much the ring begins to consume him. He always knew Gollum was not being totally honest with them and still wanted to steal the ring.

3. Gollum/Smeagol

Such a strange and complex guy is Gollum or Smeagol as he was once known. This causes a double personality which is just so hilarious at times.

2. Gandalf

 

I really love Gandalf, I think he is such a fantastic character, with so much depth and history which is so difficult to tell at times. I also love his horse Shadowfax.

1. Aragorn

“Ranger from the North” is the King of Gondor . . . on the path to regain his thrown and give hope to the race of men. He is really just my absoulte favorite character (he was in the books as well). He has so much leadership and courage. He does not want anything to happen to the world of men. Plus his love of Arwen is just incredible. He does not want to live without her, but does not want her to give up anything for him.