Arwen vs Glorfindel

[Varnafindë]

Originally Posted by Galin

I don't think that Tolkien readers would have been just as upset with Legolas (of course who can 'know' such a thing, but I tend to think Legolas would have been more acceptable) -- and in any case had Legolas been chosen one can only hope (or suspect at least) that the narrative would have been followed more closely, and readers would have been spared the fan fiction of an Elf surprising Aragorn by putting a sword to his neck -- yet another 'groan moment' in my opinion.

Even with Arwen replacing Glorfindel, that 'groan moment' was completely unnecessary. *sigh* She could have approached Aragorn and the Hobbits the way Glorfindel did, with Aragorn hearing her at some distance, and met them in a dignified manner.

Strider was now leaning forward, stooped to the ground, with a hand to his ear, and a look of joy on his face.

Rather than caught unawares ...