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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhudladion:<BR><STRONG><BR> why, in the name of thickening Arwen's role so she won't be so random later, does PJ need to have her face The Nine? Why not have her talk with Aragorn later in Rivendell to explain how important she is, or have Aragorn and the Hobbits (or anyone) have a short conversation explaining her importance and her role? Arwen, facing the Nine?!?!? You mean to tell me that all of the unread viewers out there thought this was realistic? Again, it was ok, but could have been done better. Including Glorfindel, Elrond, and Gandalf here would not only have been more believable (especially after you find out who Elrond is later), but it would not have been any more random (Glorfindel) than the role played by Galadriel IN THE MOVIE.<BR> !</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Hello. I don't believe that the fact that Arwen's presence at the Ford, and her actions, were excessive. In the book, she is an elf-princess of great presence, and she affects Frodo in a very strong way, so the strength of her character in the movie is well-justified, I think. Also, does not Arwen tell Aragorn that "If I can get across the river, the power of my people will protect us?" It can thus be inferred that she does not cause the flood alone, and that Elrond (or even Gandalf) is involved in it as much or as little as one would like to believe. PJ didn't spell it out for the viewers, and I like that. <BR>Sure, I would have loved to see Glorfindel, but there were enough handsome men and elves to keep a smile on my face. <BR>