17 Reasons Aragorn from Lord of the Rings was more ranger than a king

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Viggo Mortensen in Lord Of The Rings Trilogy | Image via New Line Cinema

9) Can’t accept love from a royal bloodline (Eowyn)

Viggo Mortensen in The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy | Image via New Line Cinema

Aragorn's reluctance to accept love from someone of royal blood, like Éowyn, fits his ranger lifestyle and modest nature. As a ranger, Aragorn feels more comfortable living simply and focusing on his duties rather than engaging in royal affairs. In The Return of the King, Éowyn, a noblewoman of Rohan, confesses her love for Aragorn. However, Aragorn gently rejects her feelings, understanding that his heart belongs to Arwen and knowing that his path is not to be intertwined with royalty.