Weak-willed Aragorn of the Wandering Eye - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 01-20-2003, 12:35 PM

Yes, no-one is disputing that Aragorn was in exile. But in Peter Jackson's Lotr, he has "chosen" exile. This isn't just Elrond saying it - it is one of the major themes in the film, and emphasised further in the extended edition. <BR> The Peter Jackson Aragorn is reluctant to accept who he is, and it is only Boromir's death that finally makes him agree to go to Gondor and claim his heritage. Tolkien's Aragorn unequivocally announced his rights as Isildur's heir at the Council of Elrond.

01-20-2003, 12:35 PM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Yes, no-one is disputing that Aragorn was in exile. But in Peter Jackson's Lotr, he has "chosen" exile. This isn't just Elrond saying it - it is one of the major themes in the film, and emphasised further in the extended edition. <BR> The Peter Jackson Aragorn is reluctant to accept who he is, and it is only Boromir's death that finally makes him agree to go to Gondor and claim his heritage. Tolkien's Aragorn unequivocally announced his rights as Isildur's heir at the Council of Elrond. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

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