In The Lord of the Rings, few characters are more sympathetic than Boromir, the warrior of Gondor whose fealty to his kingdom leads him to valiantly serve the Fellowship of the Ring. More than any of his victories, however, Boromir is probably best known for his greatest mistake, as he is the only member of the Fellowship who succumbs to the corruption of the One Ring. Because of this, it can be difficult to discern why he was offered a place in the Fellowship at all, and what exactly his purpose was before he gave into evil.