[greyhavener]

I think P.J. put in Haldir's death in order to emphasize Arwen's choice. Aragorn agonized and even tried to discourage her from giving up her immortality. Elrond and Arwen had that emotional confrontation in which he spelled out her fate as a mortal. I think the death of an elf punctuated that point.<P>I also think Haldir's death was included to remind everyone of that many elves had made this sacrifice in order to battle Sauron.