<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Lastly, In TTT, when Haldir arrived at Helm’s Deep, Aragorn gave him a man-hug as oppose to Legolas’ elf-hug. Why didn’t he just pat Haldir’s shoulders the way Legolas did? That should’ve been his natural reaction, given the fact that he grew up with elves. The only excuse I could think of for Aragorn is that- upon realizing that the elves have come to their rescue, Aragorn, being a human (kind of), was overcome with emotion. Hence, the man-hug. Even so, is it inherent in human beings to hug when overcome by an extreme emotion such as the one Aragorn apparently felt? I don’t think so. Haldir was obviosly taken aback by Aragorn’s hug. You can tell by the expression on his face. (Either that or he thought Aragorn was smelly). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I don't think this is a goof at all; yes, Aragorn is a man and he is so glad to see Haldir and hugs him. and yes Haldir is taken aback by it. I liked that scene quite a bit and think it is quite effective.<P>I also liked how Aragorn displays his human-nees when he yells in frustration and kicks the orc helmet or whatever it was.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Even so, is it inherent in human beings to hug when overcome by an extreme emotion such as the one Aragorn apparently felt? I don’t think so.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>the way you phrase this, it almost sounds like you aren't a human being...
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