How did denethor become steward?

Biography. Denethor was the third child and only son of Ecthelion II. A few years later, in TA 2988, Finduilas died young, leaving Denethor embittered. He succeeded his father Ecthelion II as twenty-sixth Ruling Steward in TA 2984.

Why is Denethor Steward of Gondor?

Pelendur was appointed Steward in the year 1998 and helped hold Gondor together through the deaths of two kings. He it was who summoned and apparently presided over the Council of Gondor which deliberated who should take up the kingship of Gondor since Ondoher and all of his sons had been slain.

What was up with Denethor?

‘ Denethor, grief-struck by the apparent loss of his son, ordered his servants to burn him alive on a funeral pyre prepared for himself and Faramir in Rath Dínen. He laid himself down on the pyre and so died, clasping the palantír in his hands.

Why does Denethor burn Faramir?

It didn’t really matter whether Faramir was dead or not, Denethor thought their situation was hopeless and they were all going to die anyway. Denethor believed that Frodo’s quest to destroy the ring had failed and that Sauron’s victory was inevitable.

What would happen if Denethor lived?

If Denethor had survived his own attempted suicide and attempted murder of Faramir, then, led by Prince Imrahil, the Council of Gondor would have declared him insane. He would have then been given into the custody of healers. They likely would have taken him off to spend the rest of his days in confinement.

Why was Denethor so mean to Faramir?

Denethor knew that if he had sent Faramir as he should have, he wouldn’t have lost his favorite son. Maybe Faramir would have died, and maybe he wouldn’t have. Either way, Boromir would have been alive. So, Denethor’s hatred also stemmed from self-loathing.

Is Denethor the true king of Gondor?

Critics have noted the contrast between Denethor and both Théoden, the good king of Rohan, and Aragorn, the true king of Gondor. In Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Denethor was the first son and third child of Ecthelion II, a Steward of Gondor.

What happened to Denethor in The Hobbit?

He was the 26th Ruling Steward of Gondor, committing suicide in the besieged city of Minas Tirith during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Denethor is depicted as embittered and despairing as the forces of Mordor close in on Gondor.

Who was the 25th Ruling Steward of Gondor?

Ecthelion became the 25th Ruling Steward of Gondor in T.A. 2953, and at the same time Denethor became the heir apparent, inheriting the Horn of Gondor. He succeeded his father as Denethor II in T.A. 2984.

Did Denethor ever hold the Council?

In all debatable matters of importance domestic, or external, however, even Denethor held Council, and at least listened to what the Lords of the Fiefs and the Captains of the Forces had to say. But he became blind to all struggles save that of him and Sauron, his people and Sauron’s Orcs.