Why did Aragorn reject Eowyn?

Concept and creation. Originally, Tolkien intended for Éowyn to marry Aragorn. Later, however, he decided against it because Aragorn was "too old and lordly and grim." He considered making Éowyn the twin sister of Éomund, and having her die "to avenge or save Théoden".
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What was the point of Aragorn and Eowyn?

Éowyn was initially intended to marry Aragorn. Tolkien considered that Aragorn loved Éowyn after her death, when she avenged the death of King Théoden. However, he later abandoned the concept, as he considered Aragorn to be "too old and lordly and grim". Éowyn was also once the twin-sister of Éomund.
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Does Aragorn reject Eowyn?

On the eve of battle, Aragorn later rejected her love affection toward him, as he was already in love with someone else. When Aragorn rejected her softly, Éowyn ran away heartbroken and soon knew that there would never be any love for Aragorn.
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What does Aragorn say to Eowyn when he rejects her?

When Aragorn leads his company away from Edoras towards the Dwimorberg, the haunted mountain, and the Paths of the Dead, he leaves Éowyn behind him, his last words to her nothing more than, “Nay, lady”.
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Does Aragorn love Eowyn or Arwen?

When Aragorn and Arwen met in the Lay of Luthien, Aragorn fell in love with Arwen the second that he saw her. Elrond kept Arwen away from Aragon for so long because of this very fear. At only 20 years old, Aragorn decided that this woman was the woman he wanted to be with for the rest of his days.
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Who is prettier Arwen or Eowyn?

Not is only Eowyn more beautiful, she is also the better character in both the movie and the book.
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Who did Legolas marry?

Legolas and Gimli's relationship is strong in The Lord of the Rings, even though it wasn't explicitly romantic in canon. The members of the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings forge an unbreakable bond while on their mission to destroy the One Ring.
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Did Grima want Eowyn?

that's quite right. Grima did have the hots for Eowyn and Eomer had a hunch already though he was not able to proove it until Gandalf came.
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How did Aragorn heal Eowyn?

The sweet scent of the herb awoke Faramir from his fever. Faramir immediately affirmed Aragorn as his superior and king. Aragorn then tended to Éowyn and Merry, who both returned to consciousness when Aragorn touched and kissed them. All through the night, Aragorn healed the wounded of the city.
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What does Eowyn say to Aragorn when she handed him the cup?

When everyone is in Edoras celebrating the victory at Helm's Deep, Éowyn approaches Aragorn and gives him a cup to drink; after he leaves, Théoden comes up and says, "I'm happy for you. He is an honorable man." They exchange a few words and he finishes the scene with, ".... Today is for you."
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What does Aragorn say to Eowyn in movie?

Éowyn: "Do you not know?" Aragorn: "It is but a shadow and a thought that you love. I cannot give you what you seek." Aragorn: "I have you wished you joy since first I saw you."
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Does Eowyn meet Arwen?

Eowyn touched Faramir's hand lightly under their cloaks. He didn't move out of the procession line, but he held her own hand. She was glad of its warmth to comfort her fluttering heart.
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Did Aragorn have a crush on Eowyn?

Éowyn falls in love with Aragorn, but though he respects her, he does not return her feelings, as he is betrothed to the elf Arwen. As Aragorn points out, her duty is with her people; she has to shoulder the responsibility of ruling Rohan in Théoden's stead when the war-host of Rohan go to war.
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Is Aragorn half elf?

Aragorn isn't a half-elf, he's a tiny fraction of an elf. Elros, who was a half-elf (actually 9/16), was his very remote ancestor. But more importantly, the heirs of Elros were not given the choice to be elven or human, although the Valar did grant them unusually long life-spans.
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Can Aragon use magic?

It is impossible to show that Aragorn could not use magic — but neither do any of the passages above state explicitly that Aragorn was using magic.
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Who was Éomer crying over?

In the Return of the King movie, the last shot of Eowyn (before the Rohirrim find her) has her crying over Theoden's body. A few shots after that, the Rohirrim find her.
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Who became King of Rohan after Theoden died?

The body of Théoden the Renowned remained in the Hallows of Minas Tirith while Snowmane was buried where they fell. His nephew Éomer succeeded him as King of Rohan.
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Why does Saruman call Gandalf Stormcrow?

Theodon thinks that Gandalf only appears when there will be trouble. Since a stormcrow is a harbinger of the "coming storm" or conflict, Theodon names him Gandalf Stormcrow.
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Did Saruman promise Eowyn to Grima?

Saruman had promised him Éowyn, the king's niece, as a reward for his services.
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Who killed Grima Wormtongue?

Gríma himself is shot with an arrow fired by Legolas, who had hoped to prevent him from killing Saruman (who was in the process of revealing vital information). He dies of his wound.
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What happens to tauriel after Kili dies?

Tauriel's fate

Tauriel was banished from Mirkwood by Thranduil, so what happens to Tauriel after the Battle of Five Armies remains unknown, although actress Evangeline Lilly stated in an interview that Tauriel returns to Mirkwood.
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Why was Arwen's life tied to the ring?

Arwen also faces the same fate as all those in Middle Earth should the Ring Bearer fail his mission. So in that way, her fate is tied to the Ring. Elrond believed the world of Men would soon fall and that there was no hope, so he chose not to fight in their battle.
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Why did Gimli not know about Moria?

There are a few reasons why Gimli would have been unaware of Balin's fate: a messenger could have been killed by orcs on the way to spread the news, or they could have been trapped within the mines for some time before they were killed.
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