Article Title

Arwen, Shadow Bride

Authors

Melanie Rawls

Artists and Illustrations Included in This Record

First Artist
Sarah Beach

Second Artist
Paula DiSante

Abstract

Sees Arwen’s story as a “cautionary tale against passivity.” By taking no part in the achieving of Aragorn’s kingdom or the risks and rewards of the Ring quest, she has not developed the character or true understanding of mortality (and what lies beyond death) that would make her end less tragic.