perhaps, but the fact that she fell in love with a mortal was certainly an influence! And Elrond, master of lore told Aragorn that, but for him, his daughter would never feel it necessary to "choose" as her desire would lead her to the West
perhaps these are just the words of a loving father...perhaps not
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But of bliss and glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song.
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