Why does Arwen say there is no ship?
The idea in the book: it means that anytime she wanted, she could have changed her decision and become immortal again, as long as Elrond had not left Middle Earth. But in the movie, as shown when Elrond says her hands are cold, she says ‘There is no ship now that can bear me hence’.
Did Arwen go to the Undying Lands when she died?
Arwen reciprocated Aragorn’s love, and on the mound of Cerin Amroth they committed themselves to marrying each other. In making that choice, Arwen gave up the Elvish immortality available to her as a daughter of Elrond, and agreed to remain in Middle-earth instead of travelling to the Undying Lands.
Does Gimli go to Valinor?
By special permission of the Valar, the Hobbits Frodo Baggins, Bilbo Baggins, and Samwise Gamgee were also permitted to go to Valinor, as they had once borne the One Ring of Sauron. Later, after the death of Aragorn, Legolas the Elf would sail to Valinor and bring with him Gimli the Dwarf.
Why does Arwen decide to stay with Aragorn?
Thus, because of the “choice” all Elrond’s children must make, Arwen has to choose between going with her father to the Undying Lands and living there forever, but leaving behind the man she loves; or staying with Aragorn after her father departs, but becoming mortal.
Why did Arwen die in the One Ring?
So no matter what happens to the One Ring, the Elves have to leave Middle-earth. This includes Elrond, of course. So Arwen is dying because she has chosen to remain in Middle-earth after her father departs.
What happened to Legolas and Gimli after Aragorn died?
Later, after the death of Aragorn, Legolas the Elf would sail to Valinor and bring with him Gimli the Dwarf. Among the Lost Tales, compiled in the first volumes of The History of Middle-earth, are J.R.R. Tolkien ‘s first accounts of the Building of Valinor, the Darkening of Valinor, and the Hiding of Valinor.
Will Arwen be able to escape with the other elves?
Arwen insists on staying in Middle-earth to be with Aragorn. As such she won’t be able to escape with the other Elves leaving to the West.