sacrifice because he do self-sacrifice. Gandalf finally fall down to the gaps with Balrog. Gandalf left his companions but he has done the best of him.
By analyzing Gandalf character, the writer finds two good moral of Gandalf. Those are compassion and self-sacrifice. Before the writer
investigates about self-sacrifice, the writer analyzes sacrifice first. In The Lord of the Ring absolutely has been found sacrifice trait. The writer finds it
in many characters. Specifically, based on altruism, the writer investigates the self-sacrifice, Gandalf is one of the characters that has showed this trait. The
writer evaluates Gandalf as the wise wizard so he can be a leader of Fellowship of the Ring. self-sacrifice is done by Gandalf because his love and
responsible to his companions. As a wise wizard, Gandalf should choose a wise chosen. So Self-sacrifice is his decision.
Self-sacrifice can be considered as good moral or bad moral. Self- sacrifice absolutely takes risk of people who do self-sacrifice as like Gandalf
did. This is so hard decision therefore some religions and culture disagree to put self-sacrifices as good moral, Egoist ethic even put this to bad moral.
However, the writer focuses to analyze The Lord of the Rings novel. The writer investigates self-sacrifice as good moral. Because the purpose of self-
sacrifice to save others companions. Gandalf hope his companions can reach the mission. This self-sacrifice is done for the certain purpose. Self-sacrifice
is also good moral accordant with Altruism ethic.
4.2.2 Boromir
Boromir is portrayed as an honourable and noble character who believes passionately in the greatness of his kingdom, who would have defended its
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people to the last. Boromirs great stamina and physical strength, together with a forceful and commanding personality, made him a widely admired
commander in Gondors army. He was made Captain of the White Tower, and quickly became Captain-General, also bearing the title High Warden of the
White Tower. He was also heir apparent to the Stewardship. He took no wife and was more interested in arms and warfare. Boromir was one of
Fellowship of the Ring. When the Fellowship of the Rings continues journey to Mordor, they
pass north to Rivendell and they see army of Uruk-hai. They are people of
Sauron, the Dark Lord. Boromir and others companions attempt to fight the oncoming army of Uruk-hai. They fight bravely. At the time, Boromir
separates with others companions and just with two companions, they are hobbits. Boromir knows he cannot hope many things form those hobbits. So
Boromir does fighting against enemies as he can survive himself and two hobbits. While he fights, he also tries to call others companions by
sangkakala. But others companions also do fighting to the enemies in different place. Boromir knows it, so he encourage himself to be braver and
he knows he is the power for two hobbits. He consequences to help two hobbits and decides to fighting with all of his strength.
It is possible for Boromir to run, to save his life but he chooses to keep fighting. It is more than merely fighting. He understand well he may be
killed. This is self-sacrifice. While Boromir fights against enemies, a big commandant of Army Uruk-Hai come and throws arrow to Boromir. This is a
horrible arrow. May one of this arrow can kill a man. That arrow sticks in his
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chest. It hurts him but he still keeps fighting. Second arrow also sticks in his chest. Boromir fall down, but he try to get up and do fighting again. Until
three arrows in his chest, he still keeps fighting. But it too hurt him. Boromir tries to fight as his strength and he is killed in battle.
Boromir was died when others companion reaches him. His bravery allows the other members of the fellowship to survive bravely. Boromir’ act
is one of redemption through self-sacrifice. This quotation shows the last situation of Boromir before he do self-sacrifice then he was died:
Boromir opened his eyes and strove to speak. At last slow words came. His glance strayed to his fallen enemies; twenty at least lay
there. “Farewell, Aragorn Go to Minas Tirith and save my people I have failed.” “No” said Aragorn, taking his hand and kissing his
brow. “You have conquered. Few have gained such a victory. Be at peace Minas Tirith shall not fall” Boromir smiled. Which way did
they go? Was Frodo there? said Aragorn. But Boromir did not speak again. “Alas” said Aragorn. Thus passes the heir of
Denethor, Lord of the Tower of Guard This is a bitter end. Tolkien, 2002:2
Boromir has been died but his spirit always be exist, as he said before he die, “Farewell, Aragorn Go to Minas Tirith and save my people I have failed.”
His self-sacrifice shows his big bravery. He has been died but he was not failed. He fights until his death.
By analyzing Boromir characters, the writer finds self-sacrifice in Boromir. As explanation before, self-sacrifice is good moral as altruism ethic
understanding. Self-sacrifice of Boromir refers the brave making decision for his life, brave to fighting, to brave to survive and brave to sacrifice his last
blood. But self-sacrifice can be contrast with people’ life now. It is so rare now. This self-sacrifice might be seen in hero previously. Hero do self-
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sacrifice to defend their own, to care their nation, to be freedom, to show who are them. Self-sacrifice is the good moral.
4.2.3 Arwen
