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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Out there with the truth. Come find me.
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I agree that Arwen always seemed a weak character. This is one of the instances in which I believe more history is needed in the text. While I understand that the book is not primarily meant to be about romance, I think it would make more sense from the point of view of understanding Aragorn's motivation on a more complex level if we got to see more about this particular relationship. At the same time, however, I think the relationship with Arwen, and Arwen's character in general, are used to further the sense of mystery around Aragorn. Here is an obviously moral and noble man whose history is only glimpsed at through snatches of tales and second-hand accounts. It makes sense that his love life would be hidden. So, I think that, while I would have prefered more in text explanation for who Arwen was and what her role might be, it is fitting for the character of Aragorn to have a secret romance that the other members of the fellowship (and therefore the audience) have no part in.
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