What happened between Aragorn and Eowyn?
During the War of the Ring, Éowyn fell in love with Aragorn, who did not return his affections to her. She later disguised herself as a man and took Merry with her to the Battle of Pelennor Fields. She later destroyed the Witch king, with Merry helping her defeat him.
What did Eowyn want from Aragorn?
She has to give up her immortality and her place in the Undying Lands like her kin. This is quite the sacrifice to make, and this makes their relationship rather bittersweet. If Aragorn had ended up with Eowyn, on the other hand, she wouldn’t have had to give up a key part of herself.
Did Eowyn really love Aragorn?
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.
Is Eowyn Queen of Rohan?
Titles. Éowyn’s title was “Lady of Rohan” and was also known as “The White Lady of Rohan” due to her pale complexion. She also used the alias “Dernhelm” while riding with Rohan’s army, and after her wounding by the Witch-king in the Pelennor Fields as “Lady of the Shield-arm”.
Why is Éowyn dying?
Éowyn at the Houses of Healing Her constitution already severely weakened by her loneliness and despair, combined with her physical injuries, Éowyn succumbed to a severe case of the Black Breath. Théoden, not knowing that she was nearby, told Merry with his dying words that she had been “dearer than daughter” to him.
Who are Éowyn’s parents?
Théodwyn
Éomund
Éowyn/Parents
She is the daughter of Éomund and Théodwyn (Théoden’s sister), and the sister of Éomer. When she is only seven years old, her father is killed fighting orcs, and her mother dies of grief. Éowyn and Éomer are raised in her uncle’s household as his own children.
How long did Éowyn live?
Éowyn | |
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Language | Rohirric and Westron |
Birth | T.A. 2995 |
Death | Between Fo.A. 11 and 63 (aged 37-94) |
Notable for | Delivering the killing blow to the Witch-king of Angmar |