You know . . . I think that's very well said . . . I especially agree with how Arwen "goes into hiding" after Flight to the Ford - she takes on a different look - much more refined. Even her hair is different afterwards.

Like Nienor, I used to so not like Arwen either - I did find her annoying - but now, my opinion has slightly changed - because her fate is really really really sad - and the scene in TTT, called "Arwen's Fate" (I think) emphasizes that. And it makes me so sad to see her walking alone in the woods, heavily cloaked - and then I start feeling bad for Aragorn, because even when he was aware that she would be crossing the sea westwards, he still continued to be valiant - despite the thought that the one thing he wanted most in the world since his manhood was now lost . . .

*grabs a tissue and blows her nose*

Anyway . . . this thread is actually very interesting . . . everyone's opinion is unique and intriguing - and still we're managing to stay out of a fight.

I have a hard time choosing. I like Eowen because she is a stong character. Eowen would be the type of girl that would go out camping and on long treks with Aragorn (I refuse to believe that Aragorn settled down and stayed in his cute little city, just cuz he's king)
But then, I like Arwen because she is willing to give up her immortality to be with the man she loves. Like the saying goes, opposites attract. They are not quite opposite, they both have a royal feel to them, but they are still more different then Eowen. Arwen is calm, cool,flowing, beautiful (in the pretty way. We all know that Aragorn is beautiful in the rugged hot look) while Aragorn is more wild. He goes on adventures, and is not afraid to get dirty. Arwen would make him wash his hair.
And of course, if Eowen got hitched with Aragorn, who would Faramir get?

Yeah, he would definetly need to wash that hair a bit more often. lol

Yeah, he would have to keep his hair somewhat washed, but did you see it at the end of the movie? Ewwwwwww. It was all perfect and not right! I almost prefer the greasy bloody dreadlocks over it. But this isn't about Aragorns hair (maybe I should make one about it?) I like the fact that Arwen was willing to sacrafice her immortality for him, and as I said before, who would get Faramir?..............
Wait, I'll take him!

I must say, I feel more akin to Eowyn than Arwen, although I like both their characters. However, I was just slightly disappointed in the film's interpretation of Eowyn's character. Sure, she is a fighting woman, but that was the only way the movie portrayed her. It is true that Eowyn is capable of going and fighting alongside men, but did Tolkien really want us to only think of Eowyn as a 'power to women' character? She's more complex than that. Like it's been said, Eowyn gave up her pursuit of warfare and becomes a healer. She makes a complete turn round from taking life to giving life. I'm not belittling Eowyn's strength of character or abilities, but she is more than what a lot of people think.