Faramir is one of several avatars of Tolkien in LOTR. His essentially fatherless role, the rejected younger brother, his somewhat bookish nature, his desperate wound in hellish battle and his slow recovery, inspired by his awakening love for Eowyn are all elements of Tolkien's own life.

Of all the couples in Middlearth they are the most likely to achieve salvation.

As humans,they are born under Oiginal Sin, but also as humans they carry the Unknown Christ within them. His sacrifice, according to some Christian Theologians makes them eligible for salvation

The 'Doom of Man" often referred to in LOTR, is the only way Elves can see humans, for their ultimate end is unknown to the inhabitants of Middlearth.

Does Tolkien accept this essentially post Augustinian view of righteous non Christians? He is careful not to dis