Denethor or Aragorn? by Roh_wyn
A discussion comparing Denethor and Aragorn, their motives and actions, and whether Aragorn really did have any greater claim to victory or the throne.
Do You Wish Then That Our Places Had Been Exchanged? by Grayswandir
On the relationship between Denethor and Faramir, and why Denethor's words, though cruel, were not unwarranted. Followed up by an interesting poll about two ways of interpreting the canon.
Excerpt from The Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien (posted by Anna Milton)
Tolkien's own comments on Denethor's use of the palantir, why he used it, and why it did not corrupt him as it did Saruman.
In Defense of Denethor by Cadiliniel
"A closer look at Peter Jackson's misinterpretation." Discusses the differences in character between book!Denethor and movie!Denethor.
Reflections on Denethor by Alec Dossetor (posted by Anna Milton)
An essay focusing on the reasons for Denethor's final inevitable collapse, comparing his struggles to those of the other characters in The Lord of the Rings.
Second Son, Second Best? by MartaL0712
A look at some of Denethor's and Faramir's comments in the book and film versions of The Lord of the Rings, and at how Peter Jackson changed the meaning of the scene.