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The white wizard's reassurance to Faramir, expressing that his father loves him, seems hollow when examined through the lens of their relationship during the events of Peter Jackson’s films. Denethor is depicted as a loathsome figure, one who is not only uninvolved in the welfare of his remaining son but also incapable of demonstrating paternal love. While this portrayal raises critical discussions about parental bonds, the original text by J.R.R. Tolkien presents a broader context that clarifies Denethor’s mental deterioration throughout the War of the Ring. This deterioration informs his disdain not just for Faramir, but for Gandalf and even Aragorn.