He could have been rude or detached in his interactions with Eowyn from then on, but instead Aragorn acted with love, grace and compassion, demonstrating yet another combination of heroic traits.Īragorn in the forest (. This simple action shows a great deal about Aragorn and his character, as he clearly is not only faithful, but he is also very kind and considerate when handling the emotions of another person. However, having already fallen in love with Arwen and promised to marry her, Aragorn gently turns her down. One of the most obvious is through the introduction of the beautiful Eowyn, who falls in love with Aragorn and makes her feelings known to him. This is demonstrated to an extent through his refusal to leave the Fellowship and to instead continue to guide the group, but Aragorn's character faces temptation after temptation in this story. His heroism is subtle in these situations, but it is very important to the Fellowship's ultimate success.Īnother example of heroism that Aragorn possesses is his undying loyalty and kindness. His presence and capability serve as a quietly uniting force for the Fellowship Aragorn is a comfort to others just by being there. This is a testament to Aragorn's ability to stay calm and think coherently in stressful situations, as well as his ability to lead and work with an extremely diverse group of humans, elves, dwarves, and hobbits. It was largely due to Aragorn that the entirety of the Fellowship remained safe until they reached Lothlorien, where they split into separate groups. None of the other members of the group have nearly the amount of experience and intellect required to guide such a journey. However, after Gandalf's fall during his battle with the Balrog, Aragorn is left on his own to care for and lead the Fellowship. They work well together, fighting off enemies and strategizing the best way to Mount Doom without discouraging or worrying the rest of the Fellowship (especially the hobbits). Gandalf and Aragorn leading the Fellowship ( (eternal-image))Īfter being chosen to join the Fellowship of the Ring (this decision being based on his skill as a ranger, his knowledge of the surrounding areas, and his good relationships with elves), Aragorn mainly shares leadership with Gandalf the Grey. However, that does not stop him from being an exceptional heroic figure. Since he is a fictional character, he has obviously been idealized to some extent. While each of the characters in these novels encounter their own battles, Aragorn faces the most complex situations and endures pressure from every angle (including himself). Throughout this well-loved series, Aragorn displays countless acts of heroism and leadership through his bravery, selflessness, and loyalty. Only the bravest and wisest could help to lead the expedition to destroy the most powerful source of evil in Middle Earth, and that is exactly what Aragorn did in the famous trilogy of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
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