The “Lord of the Rings” franchise has transported its fans to worlds that were previously only in their dreams. This epic fantasy trilogy also has many interesting characters, both good and bad. As for the bad guys, you got the likes of Aragorn.
Aragorn is a central character in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” He is a Strider, a Ranger of the North. He is also Isildur’s heir and thus destined to be the King of Arnor and Gondor. He assists in the quest to put an end to One Ring once and for all, alongside Gandalf and the Fellowship.
Furthermore, he also tracks the hobbits Pippin and Merry, engages in battles such as Pelennor Fields and Helm’s Deep, as well as leads armies versus Mordor. His actions have distracted Sauron, one of the primary antagonists, allowing Frodo to destroy the ring. Thus, Aragorn is crowned King, marries the elf Arwen, and rules for 122 years.
But, just as people are not perfect, they commit mistakes, Aragorn has also done several bad things in his life. Some of them are:
Aragorn Made Frodo Baggins Wait To Go Home
Don’t you just feel irritated if somebody you’re expecting to be with in a mall, for instance, tells you they’ll be there at this time, says they’ll be delayed for 15 minutes, only to hear that you must wait longer? Well, Aragorn made Baggins wait incredibly long to go home.
In the story, at the revelry of King Elessar’s wedding and coronation (Elessar is the name of Aragorn as the new king), Baggins requested that he be allowed to go home. He agreed, but with a condition: that Baggins had to wait until the revelries were done, as well as the hangover, so the king could ride along with him. Selfish, right?
He Misled Noblewoman Éowyn
Aragorn also misled noblewoman Éowyn, but dragging her to hope and admiration, almost a romantic feeling. The noblewoman, feeling trapped in her seemingly unending role as a shieldmaiden and yearning for glory, saw Aragorn as her hero so she could escape her tough life.
But, though the guy valued her bravery and respected her, his heart was for Arwen. Therefore, hurting Éowyn. A two-timer, huh? However, the story made clear that what he did to Éowyn was unintentional.
He Left Arwen!
A beautiful couple, but you wouldn’t believe that Aragorn left Arwen in the end. He committed himself to the lady after learning about his bright future, yet only a few days later, he departed into the wilds and was gone for decades, leaving Arwen alone.
So, you decide. Is Aragorn somebody to respect or not? But nonetheless, that’s the beauty of “The Lord of the Rings” literature and film series. Getting characters who are all angelic without a tinge of evil makes the story boring. If you liked this PVP Live post, be sure to share it with your friends and family!
