But all the Elves had 'the life of the Eldar', so they were protected. All Elrond's children must make the same choice; but only Arwen decides to stay in Middle-earth and become a mortal. She shares another resemblance with Luthien--Lthien also fell in love with a mortal man. When he chose to be counted as Elven kind, he was then given immortality. Then once again, Aragorn softly cleared his throat, not so loud as to draw the whole table's attention, just Arwen's. She snapped back to reality, turning to look at him. Because Arwen is Elrond's daughter and also Half-Elf, she too has the choice to be a mortal woman or an immortal Elf. As we know, she chose Beren and mortality. The Half-Elven of Middle-earth get a choice, to remain immortal and return to the West (Valinor) or to become mortal and to die as humans do. So since she had nothing to keep her alive, she was dying. She becomes mortal because it is a choice unique to Elrond's family due to them being half elves. In this manner, how old was Liv Tyler during Lord of the Rings? So really, deciding to die was Arwen's way of making sure her dad and her boyfriend did what they had to do. The answer is yes. However, Arwen lost a lot more than her father and her immortality. "Arwen to what do I owe this great pleasure?" said Galadriel"You know exactly why I am here grandmother and you know that I do not love him when you said that Arwen's Mortality Wood Elf Mar 18, 2002 arwen 1 2 Next W Wood Elf Member Joined Feb 3, 2002 Messages 118 Mar 18, 2002 #1 When Arwen gives up her immortality, "forsakes the twilight", she becomes a mortal. But, even being an exceptional case, there should be no "openings" in the story to allow such thing again. . The Valar decided that now was a good time to make them choose their fate. The LotR movies follow Arwen's disconnection from father and her decision to become mortal. Talking to Aragorn, a human, she asked him if he remembered what she said when they first met. But Arwen became as a mortal woman, and yet it was not her lot to die until all that she had gained was lost." ("The Lord of the Rings", Appendix A) As Arwen chose to become mortal, and because she married a mortal, her children were born mortal. In ROTK, her hands go cold and Elrond says "the light of the Valar is leaving you" and she responds with "There is no ship that can bear me hence". Elrond has only Half-Elf, and he was once given the choice to be counted among Man or Elves. Elrond has only Half-Elf, and he was once given the choice to be counted among Man or Elves. As one of the half-elven, she shared the right of her father to choose her fate. She chose to be mortal and die. Her elder brothers were the twins Elladan and Elrohir. Arwen is Elrond's daughter, and thus must choose between going to the Undying Lands with her father and living forever, or staying in Middle-earth with Aragorn and eventually dying. Because those are the eventual way of the mortal humans - not the way of the elf. While Arwen is a half-elf and she has a choice to make - to become immortal and either to fade into an incorporeal spirit at Middle-Earth or migrate Continue Reading Sid Kemp Arwen, an elf, possessed immortality, but exchanged her immortality out of love. Arwen's father was Elrond. She is just a mortal elf. So later we have 1) the valar not interfeering directly anymore, 2) the half-elves are given a choice, so there is no need for the mortal to become immortal again, but an immortal may choose to be mortal and 3) the ban of traveling West. Arwen, therefore, could not set foot in the . Today she is 42, and has starred in 31 movies in total, 14 since The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was released. However, the two couples' fates were slightly different. She was 2901 years old. A sound next to her cut into her thoughts. Certainly the experiences of the past months would age any, even one young in mortal years. Arwen Undmiel is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.She appears in the novel The Lord of the Rings.Arwen is one of the half-elven who lived during the Third Age; her father was Elrond half-elven, lord of the Elvish sanctuary of Rivendell, while her mother was the Elf Celebrian, daughter of the Elf-queen Galadriel, ruler of Lothlrien. In making that choice, Arwen gave up the Elvish immortality available to her as a daughter of Elrond, and agreed to remain in Middle-earth instead of travelling to the Undying Lands. When he chose to be counted as Elven kind, he was then given immortality. In movieverse, the 'evil that spreads from Mordor' was in some way affecting the Elves. She chooses to become mortal and to follow her beloved Aragorn to where men's spirits go after death. I assume that when she dies her soul will go wherever human souls go when they die. It comes with a dream of Aragorn's of a dying Arwen. In TTT, Elrond's vision shows her immortal over a dead Aragorn "in glory undimmed before the breaking of the world" and it is alluded to heavily she will spend her eternal life in grief. She chose to become mortal and live with Beren with the Doom of Men, rather than to live in Aman where Beren could not go. Why does Arwen become mortal? Canonically, Arwen elects for a mortal life, linking her fate to the Doom of Man. Arwen could have abandoned Aragorn and gone with Elrond, but she didn't. When the ship sailed without her, that was it. Liv Tyler was 24 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers when she played the character 'Arwen Evenstar'. Challenge choosing between her love of a man and her place among the elves. It is unclear how much she has aged at the time of her death. Lthien moves Mandos to pity with her pleading after Beren died and he went to Manw who gave her one of two choices. As told in "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen", The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, part I.v. Don't forget that Arwen was only ~3/4 elf (it's a very complicated lineage). After all, if he was going to the Immortal Lands to become immortal as a reward for his sacrifice, that would be something. She admits that most people have mistaken her for the fair elf. Now, this does not mean she is no longer an elf, right? I think that means that other elves may also have the choice to become mortal, because Luthien is fully elvish, though in her case, it may just . In movieverse, the 'evil that spreads from Mordor' was in some way affecting the Elves. In fact, a year after he does die, she dies of a broken heart. The story of Lthien could explain a few things: Elves can become mortal. But Frodo and Bilbo (and Sam) did not become immortal (despite all the "Frodo Lives!" graffiti). Aragorn replied: "You said you'd bind yourself to me, forsaking the immortal life of your people." Arwen committed again to give up her immortality out of love. As Elrond puts it: "What is that doom?" said Aragorn. She lived most of her life in Imladris, or in Lothlrien with her grandparents.. At the end of the FirstAge, the Valar lifted (much of) the Doom of Mandos, permitting exiles and rebels to return to Aman. . Elros chose to be of Man-kind and remain with the Edain; . Elrond has only Half-Elf, and he was once given the choice to be counted among Man or Elves. She shares another resemblance with Luthien--Lthien also fell in love with a mortal man. Arwen feels that her destiny is to be with Aragorn, even if her father believes that it will only lead to pain, suffering, and death. But all the Elves had 'the life of the Eldar', so they were protected. Arwen reciprocated Aragorn's love, and on the mound of Cerin Amroth they committed themselves to marrying each other. Because Arwen is Elrond's daughter and also Half-Elf, she too has the choice to be a mortal woman or an immortal Elf. Her brothers didn't go either, and became mortal as well. Since Elros chose to be mortal and the Gift of Men cannot be taken away, there was no more choice for his descendants. In the year 121 of the Fourth Age, after Aragorn's death, Arwen died of a broken heart at Cerin Amroth in Lrien, and was buried there one year after the death of Aragorn, to whom she had been wedded for 122 years. Arwen and Aragorn live happily ever after for a time. Arwen, who had become queen, made the choice to live out the rest of her life as a mortal instead of sailing west. This is unrelated to the Ring. In ROTK, her hands go cold and Elrond says "the light of the Valar is leaving you" and she responds . In TTT, Elrond's vision shows her immortal over a dead Aragorn "in glory undimmed before the breaking of the world" and it is alluded to heavily she will spend her eternal life in grief. It was Elrond's plea because Arwen was dying that drove him. Click to see full answer. An important fact about Arwen, which I think is only mentioned in the Appendix, is why Arwen becomes mortal. From her mother she inherited the Elfstone. However, Arwen lost a lot more than her father and her immortality. . Arwen's father was Elrond. Also, they can recover from wounds that would be fatal to a Man, but they can be killed in battle. to become mortal and die in Middle-earth. Arwen (like her uncle Elros) chooses to become mortal in order to wed and remain with Aragorn. So presented, several viewers had the impression that . Therefore, neither Eldarion nor Arwen's daughters were given the Choice. GillionOfRivendell. If they chose to remain in Middle-Earth after he left, they would become mortal and die. Once Arwen renounced her immortality, 'the life of the Eldar left her' as . Yes, Arwen IS capable of dying. It was Elrond's plea because Arwen was dying that drove him. He was then told: if your children don't go with you when you leave, they will become mortal at that point. 5. level 1. So, based on this edict from the Valar concerning the descendants of Elwing and Earendil, we know that Arwen's choosing to become mortal is a literal one. 4. Spirits of dead Elves go to the Halls of Mandos in Valinor. But to the Half-elven they gave a choice; live with humans and become mortal, or live with Elves and remain immortal. Arwen will eventually be granted a spot on the . And after their marriage, both Aragorn and Arwen are mortal. Aragorn in his twentieth year met Arwen for the first time in Rivendell, where he lived under Elrond's . It was Elrond's plea because Arwen was dying that drove him. That being said, Elrond's children still had a choice. In movieverse, the 'evil that spreads from Mordor' was in some way affecting the Elves. Etymology The name Arwen means "Noble maiden", from Sindarin ar (a) ("royal, noble") and wen ("maiden"). That was over 17 years ago in 2002. She was 2,700 years old when she fell in love with Aragorn. He chose to be of Elf-kind. Elrond is a half-elf, so that means his children (Arwen, Elladan, and Elrohir), can chose to either go with him to the Undying Lands or to not. Arwen also known as the Evenstar (or Evening Star) was the youngest child of Elrond and Celebran. If they left before or with him, they would retain their immortality. Arwen, however makes her choice to become mortal, in order to stay and be with Aragorn. Elves are immortal, and remain unwearied with age. In the movies, Arwen actively chooses to die because it will force her dad to reforge Narsil so Aragorn can become the king, and then Elrond finds Aragorn and says "Get off your ass and become the king or Arwen will die". They were becoming weaker and they felt threatened. First of all, she also lost her brothers, who she seemed very close to. In FOTR, we see Arwen saying she chooses a mortal life. Immediately after, Elrond tells Aragorn that her life is tied to the fate of the Ring. Elrond knows that Arwen will not want to keep living after Aragorn dies. I do recall though that when Aragorn died, she was still young. So, in her stead, she allowed Frodo Baggins to sail to the Undying Lands along with his uncle and former fellow ring-bearer Bilbo Baggins. 9 Arwen lost more than just her father by choosing Aragorn. Arwen obviously becomes mortal and dies. First of all, she also lost her brothers, who she seemed very close to. Elrond chose to remain an Elf. She still has her pointy ears. In doing so, she's the second elf to do so, after Luthien Tinuviel. People can quote the books (as I do below) but many readers are still not sure of WHY Frodo had to leave. For Elrond, therefore, all chances of the War of the Ring were fraught with sorrow. The fate of Arwen is a repeat of Elrond's own great-great-grandmother, Lthien, who relinquishes her immortality because of a mortal man. The LotR movies follow Arwen's disconnection from father and her decision to become mortal. Her father fostered the sons of the Chieftains of the Dnedain, who were the exiled Heirs of Isildur. They can choose whether they want to endure like the Elves or become mortal like Men, and Arwen chose mortal to stay with Aragorn rather than choosing to fade and go to Valinor. Aragorn first thinks that Arwen is Lthien Tinuviel, from the Tale of Lthien Tinuviel and Beren. They were becoming weaker and they felt threatened. Arwen Undmiel, the Evenstar, is one of the Peredhil (Half-elves). Why does Arwen become mortal? Elrond senses this; this is what he means when he says that Arwen is dying. Last edited: Mar 24, 2022. Arwen is the daughter of the half-Elf Elrond, and the mortality of Elf/Human hybrids is a bit quirky. Aragorn first thinks that Arwen is Lthien Tinuviel, from the Tale of Lthien Tinuviel and Beren. 9 Arwen lost more than just her father by choosing Aragorn. The decision to go to the Undying Lands on Frodo's part was for him to be at peace. The logic is that Arwen chose to be mortal but she was not tied to Aragorn yet cos of the War. Once Arwen renounced her immortality, 'the life of the Eldar left her' as . Each of the. In Lord of the Rings, three thousand years before the story, Elrond is seen fighting in the war against Sauron. You can imagine that she'd become very knowledgeable about humans how short their lifespans were, yet she still favored Aragorn . Arwen was born in T.A. Reactions: CirdanLinweilin. Arwen says that she chooses a mortal life so that she can live with Aragorn in Middle Earth and not sail with the other elves to Valinor, and in the story of Beren and Luthien, Luthien also does this. . 241 and was the younger sister of Elladan and Elrohir. Arwen DOES become mortal. The choice was given only to Earendil and Elwing and their descendants, so their children Elros and Elrond and Elrond's children - Arwen, Elrohir and Elladan. Arwen's father was Elrond. In the end of the First Age, the three half-elf lineages converged. She admits that most people have mistaken her for the fair elf. When he chose to be counted as Elven kind, he was then. Yet no mortal can survive forever. However, the two couples' fates were slightly different. While the entire "half-elven" schtick is extremely confusing, in essence, Arwen is allowed to choose between being immortal or mortal since she has both elves and men in her ancestry.
