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Boromir’s desire for the Ring was not rooted in greed but in a genuine belief that it could be used to save his homeland. His yearning for the Ring stemmed from exhaustion—exhaustion from witnessing the ongoing death and devastation his people faced. The Ring preyed upon this noble desire, showcasing its dark ability to exploit even the best of intentions. This complexity renders Boromir's eventual failure all the more tragic, showing that the One Ring can corrupt those with the noblest of goals.