March 11, 2003

Response to Tom on Arwen
Moraelyn

When Arwen says that she chooses a mortal life it doesn't actually mean she will become mortal - it only means that she will spend her life with Aragorn as mortals do. However, since Arwen is of pure Elven blood (Elrond chose to be immortal and is thus considered a pure Elf), she doesn't have a choice like her father did. That's why in the second movie we see the scenes od Aragorn's burial and the weeping Arwen.

You can also check the appendices in the book and see that after Aragorn's death Arwen lingered in Lorien for a while and then went off to Aman. Hope this clears up some misunderstandings.