Boromir, the heir of the Steward of Gondor, was a proud and noble Man who fought valiantly in the defense of Gondor and as a member of the Fellowship. He thought that the Ring could be used to save the land he loved, and he was tempted by its power. At length he succumbed and tried to take the Ring from Frodo Baggins, causing the Fellowship to break. But in the end Boromir redeemed himself by sacrificing his life in defense of Merry Brandybuck and Pippin Took.