Aragorn's knowing Haldir well worked for the movies because<P><UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Aragorn's seemingly friendly relationship with Haldir enhanced his "Elvishness".<LI>It made Haldir's coming with the host of Elrond seem more joyous and miraculous.<LI>It made Haldir's death seem more poignant and sad.</UL>
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...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.
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