Aragorn or Gandalf?

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<FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>Who do you like better- Mithrandir or Strider?

<FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>Results (total votes = 121):<table bgcolor=#FFFFFF border=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width="75%"> <tbody> <tr><td bgcolor="#000000" colspan=3 height=1></tr><TR BGCOLOR=#E0E0E0><TD NOWRAP> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>Gandalf (or Mithrandir)&nbsp</td> <td height><FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>76&nbsp;/&nbsp;62.8%&nbsp</td><td><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/bar.gif width=188 height=10 hspace=3>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#000000" colspan=3 height=1></tr><TR BGCOLOR=#E0E0E0><TD NOWRAP> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>Aragorn (or Strider)&nbsp</td> <td height><FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE=2>45&nbsp;/&nbsp;37.2%&nbsp</td><td><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/bar.gif width=111 height=10 hspace=3>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#000000" colspan=3 height=1></tr></tbody> </table>

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

Looks like I messed up a little bit. But I'm new here so forgive me. Anyway, post your opinions on the topic and vote at the poll.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

Since these two characters are completely different it it impossible to properly compare them - so I have not voted. Perhaps 'Who is your favorite?' would be more appropriate... but there have already been several threads of that sort. Perhaps someone would like to start a new topic about the friendship of Aragorn and Gandalf???

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

I said Gandalf. Both are amazing characters, but I cannot resist the &quot;wisened old wizard&quot;.<img src=smile.gif ALT="">

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

How wooouuud, as my starwars friend would say..

I agree with Ron, the question should have been: Which of the two characters is your favorite?

To which my answer would have been, I don't know.

They are both so fantastic people which such complex personnalities and ambitions. If I had to choose, I think it would have to be Aragorn as Gandalf is sometimes very complicated and illogical.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

So what's wrong with illogical? He makes perfect sense to himself, after all!
But how can I choose between two such great guys, anyway? Although I guess I am leaning a little towards Gandalf, I gotta admire Aragorn's nobility and personality.

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Yes

I chose Gandalf, because I really look up to his character, he is wise and very very old, and a wizard, but Aragorn - I like him too. They are two very different characters and so very hard to compare.

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Re: Yes

Apples and Ornges.
they can't realy compare the two thet are both vitaly important and great characters.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

I expect great things from Gandalf. He's a wizard after all. But I enjoyed Aragorn from the very beginning, him sitting quietly in the Prancing Pony, being mysterious, and watching Frodo make a fool of himself. Good old Strider. I don't know what to expect from him and I follow his part in the fellowship with great delight.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

As melcor said, it's impossible to compare such impossibly different characters <img src=wink.gif ALT="">

Strider was always a favourite, Aldaron, a very true point. Aragorn was a wonderfully crafted character, and no less a character was Gandalf, hence the confliction many people have when trying to decide which is 'better' or more 'likeable.'

Clearly, the answer lies in Smeagol <img src=biggrin.gif ALT="">

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

I agree with all the reasons Aldaron mentioned, but chose Gandalf anyway.

I met Gandalf first in THE HOBBIT. But Aragorn is a close second!

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

I like Strider more than Aragorn, if you see the difference...

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

i prefer gandalf, hes wize and wonderful. I like the way he acts, sometimes he can be amusing. i do like aragorn, but i prefer gandalf.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

I have to go with Gandalf, too. He actually seems more human to me than Aragorn (curious). I guess it's because we never see any of Strider's faults whereas Gandalf is always going off with those &quot;Fool of a Took&quot; comments and the like.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf

very curious. but i guess since gandalf had to put on the shape of a human he aquired all of their traits to. if there is one fault w/ aragorn hes a bit proud &quot;no one shall touch anduril&quot; and the like. personally i agree w/ hannah i prefer strider to aragorn.

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Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

I can't choose between those two either. I like 'em both. Even though there are some things
with both of them, that I dislike
I gotta go with Elenanna that Aragorn is a little too proud sometimes.
And I like Gandalf's humour even though he's a little &quot;mean&quot; to the poor Pippin sometimes.

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

I like his pride! I think it makes him interesting. And besides, I like proud people. Look at Galadriel!
But anyway, Strider wins. I like Gandalf and he makes me laugh a lot but there's something else in Strider. Mystery, maybe.

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

Yeah, i agree Aragorn can get kinda long in his phrases describing himself or his possesions. Like when he shows people his sword, he will spout something off like, Behold the sword that was broken but now reforged. It is the past bane of the dark lord and etc, etc, etc. Why couldn't he just say &quot;behold my sword, aint it cool,&quot; &quot;dont touch, its old.&quot; (not because it's name is Anduril)
I have to agree Strider is really cool, because he is quiet and doesn't preach about himself. The factor of mystery that surrounds him makes up his likability.
I find it funny how gandalf has faults as a human, becuase he is forced to assume that form. I bet he gets ****ed off, him being a Maia and everything. Being stuck in the body of an old man, would be taxing on such a being.



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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

When I first read the book (over 30 years ago) I was tremendously impressed by Aragorn, for the reasons people have mentioned above. Proud, mysterious and very macho! The idea that he has been done out of his rightful inheritance and his determination to regain it makes him a very inspiring character. Having said that, I don't envisage him as being exactly the ideal companion down at the pub. Probably Gandalf would be much more interesting in the long run.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

I think Aragorn should be allowed a bit of pride - after all, the kingship was his birthright, yet he didn't have the luxury of just sliding into the throne. He spent a lonely life working his tail off, only to be underappreciated and even scorned by people who didn't realize just how much he was doing for them. If I were in his position, I think I would feel justified in pulling rank from time to time.

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

without being unfair to either of them, i would agree that i like strider better than aragorn, but gandalf better than aragorn. Strider is my favorite because he can be so laid back, like when he was in Bree, but also very powerful, menacing, and mysterious. He also likes tramping around in the woods, so i would like to go with him and learn all that he knows about the woods. Gandalf is wise, and seems to know everything, a very interesting character if you ask me. But if i talked to him, probebly all i would get would be riddles in response. Aragorn just seems too proud for me to really like. His change of character from aragorn as strider to aragorn as king really surprised me in how drastic it was. He went from a weather beaten wanderer to a majestic and regal king. I would have prefered him to just stay as plain old Strider.

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i gotta agree that i like strider better than aragorn. hes all mysterious and well hard when hes in Bree and thats gotta be one of my favourite parts of LOTR. Somehow you can connect better with lowly strider than high and mighty aragorn.

If you've ever seen 'Angel' (The offshoot of Buffy) I think of him as a tiny bit like that. You know, the image, the billowing coat, the quick moves and fightin techniques.

GO STRIDER !!!!!!!

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

I wanted to say 'Welcome' to Iulbahar. I rather agree with his comments about Aragorn. He lost his rightful throne for a long time. When he regained it, perhaps he was expected to act in a kingly way. But maybe after things settled down, he was able to sneak off into the woods once in a while. I think I'd be a bit afraid of Gandalf. You never knew when he was going to disappar for a while, leaving you in the lurch. Maybe he would be all right to lift a beer or two down at the local, but somehow I have my doubts.

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

BW, this one keeps jumping to the top, even though there have been 22 posts ever since I remember. Why does that happen?

What if - what if this is as good as it gets?</p>

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

I'm not BW, but... When someone answers the poll it is as good as an actual post and sends it up to the top.

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Re: Re:Aragorn or Gandalf

Ohhhhh... I see. Thanks burrahobbit.

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hmm, I wonder..

It is kind of obvious who I prefer, isn't it?
I just think that Aragorn is better because he could challenge the strongest warriors(aside from the valar of course) and have a chance of winning. His resourcefulness is not aided by magic either, he is an everyday human, with a twist! =)

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Re: hmm, I wonder..

Definatly Aragorn, like someone said above, Gandalf could just up and leave you at any time, while Aragorn was dedicated to his task to the death. Face it, Aragorn is simply the coolest charecter in LOTR.

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Re: hmm, I wonder..

gollum, gollum...

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Re: hmm, I wonder..

Lets see. A choice between fireworks or songs.
Both are known to tell stories.
I have a vision of Aragorn to Merry and Pippin like Hawkeye in the Last of the Mohicans.
&quot;No matter what, I will find you&quot;.

Aragorn on a rainy day. Aragorn on a sunny day. Aragorn if I am lost and can't find my way.

Gandalf if rocks start falling from the sky, or even on a cloudy day.
Gandalf to shoot the breeze.

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Re: hmm, I wonder..

Hear hear! <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> <img src=smile.gif ALT="">

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Re: hmm, I wonder..

I definitely like Gandalf better, he was always so misterious and wise, and though he knew many things he seldom tol of them, he was there from the beginning and he never left(cept for the whole moria and balrog thing)


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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

&quot;I was talking the wisest person around, a habit of the wise...&quot; Apples and oranges you say? How true. But you can't go past Gandalf- powerful wizard- we never did find out the extent of his power. Without Narya he would have still been powerful enough to defeat Saruman. As for illogical, I think not. Do not mistake choices made in desperate situations as illogical :-)

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

Sorry, I forgot a bit- Don't get me wrong, Aragorn was perhaps the greatest traveller besides Gandalf- read the Appendices, they really are good- but Gandalf has more character.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

I like them equally. Gandalf is pretty much the reason that Sauron died. Aragorn restarted the line of The kings on the Middle Earth. How can you like one more than the other?

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

You have to bear in mind that arogorn was a man yes of a very wize and nobel race but very different to Gandalf who was a spirit and not mortal so sorry mate two different types of people so perhaps as it was said earlier you should ask who was your favourate.

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Re: Aragorn or Gandalf?

Well, Strider. Or &quot;Konkari&quot;, like it's here. Gandalf is another amazing character, but I've never liked him like Aragorn. Aragorn r0&gt;&lt;0r!

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Strider or Mithrandir


Both great companions. Both come through in a pinch. Both well rounded with a great sense of humor.

I like Strider more than Aragorn, and the Gandalf that could sit with Frodo blowing smoke rings. Everybody got very serious at the end.

I didn't vote. I couldn't even choose between Gimli and Legolas. Both good buddies.

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Re: Strider or Mithrandir

I didn't vote either, its such a hard choice! Both are great fellows.

Strider/Aragorn learned what he knew of the world by going out and being IN that world instead of living behind palace walls like most royalty (a generalisation, I know <img src=smile.gif ALT=""> ). That in itself made him a great man.

Mithrandir/Gandalf was very old and very wise and uses his knowledge to fight the enemy in just about any way he can be it magic or giving others the confidence they need to get the job done.

As for Gandalf just leaving at any time, remember that he usually had urgent matters to attend to everywhere, most usually concerning organizing against Sauron. Just think if he had cloned himself <img src=smile.gif ALT="">



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Re: Strider or Mithrandir

Both were outstanding beings and got their rewards. You get the definite impression that Aragorn's life was all he imagined it could be during his reign and Gandalf got to go back to being the immortal Maiar, Olorin. I have to weigh in on the Gandalf side of the question though, he agreed to be constrained to and it's skills to help fight the Shadow. I can't imagine being as powerful as he was and giving it up.

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