No, Galadriel did not romantically love Aragorn; she loved him as a respected kinsman and future king, seeing him as the destined husband for her granddaughter, Arwen, and a worthy successor to the throne, much like a grandmother would support her beloved grandchild's choice. Their connection was one of familial affection, deep respect, and strategic support for the union of Arwen and Aragorn, a union Galadriel greatly encouraged and facilitated by giving him tokens like the Elfstone.
In the late First Age, Finrod and Galadriel came to Doriath as guests of Thingol. There, Celeborn and Galadriel met, fell in love, and were soon betrothed. Galadriel remained in Doriath with Celeborn after Finrod went to the Caverns of Narog to establish the stronghold of Nargothrond.
Gandalf and Galadriel share a profound but purely platonic relationship. Their connection likely started in Valinor, as Gandalf, in his original form Olorin, often visited the Gardens of Lorien, where Galadriel might have been.
Upon Sauron's defeat, Aragorn was crowned as King Elessar, a name given to him by Galadriel and adopted by the people of Gondor because of the Elfstone he wore.
Galadriel is Arwen's grandmother (her mother's mother).
The relationship between Gandalf and Galadriel in Tolkien's world was based on deep respect, friendship, and spiritual connection, though there are no indications of a romantic relationship in the books or films.
The reason why Eldarion and his sisters (the children of Aragorn and Arwen) were born mortal was because Arwen chose mortality and therefore that fate was passed on to the rest of their line.
Sauron never loved Galadriel. He wanted to possess and use her for his own purposes.
Tolkien's description of Gollum conforms to a Catholic – and Thomistic – account of envy, which is a “sadness of the soul”; and it is Gollum's unbearable sadness and his unquenchable desire for the one Ring that marks his character.
Aragorn: This day does not belong to one man but to all. Let us together rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace.
It was an intentional call-back to the scene when Frodo offered her The Ring, and she went into her power / rage mode, telling Frodo if he gave her the ring, he would basically just be trading one evil boss (Sauron) for another (her as super evil witch queen).
For most of his manifestation as a wizard, Gandalf's cloak is grey, hence the names Gandalf the Grey and Greyhame, from Old English hama, "cover, skin". Mithrandir is a name in Sindarin meaning "Grey Pilgrim" or "Grey Wanderer".
Celebrimbor was the greatest smith in Middle Earth. Sauron had a great admiration for smithing and craftsmanship. He probably wished he could have kept Celebrimbor as his abilities could have further served Sauron's new world order. It was a loss for Sauron.
Tauriel follows the dwarves after they escape. Legolas also loves her so he follows her after they close the gates. She takes care of Kili in Lake Town. Legolas doesn't like to see that they are falling for each other so he calls her away to go to Gundabad.
Gimli loves Galadriel - he later describes her as the most beautiful woman in the world - but they are not *in* love, and I'd say it's a compliment much like calling your lord the strongest or wisest person in the world - beauty is her primary attribute, and so he's praising it.
The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder of Frodo Baggins
J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings accurately portrayed the signs and symptoms of what is currently labeled Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Frodo's condition logically follows his experiences of less than a year in the War of the Ring.
Literature's greatest villain and by far the most well-known in The Lord of the Rings, Sauron was actually following in the footsteps of an evil that may have been greater than him.
Just like it had happened with their parents (also Half- Elves), they were given a choice to choose the life of an Elf or the life of a Human. Elrond chose the immortality of Elves, and his brother chose the Humans, the first one to do so. He lived 500 years, which is not too shabby.
In the Days before days, Sauron was corrupted by Melkor (later named Morgoth) to betray the Valar and serve him. He served as Morgoth's chief lieutenant throughout the First Age.
Indeed, it seems Elrond used this The Rings of Power kiss not to admit his true feelings for Galadriel but so that he could slip her a pin from his cloak.
After its conclusion, many Northmen emigrated to Gondor, and that is how Gondor's blood became "mingled". (LOTR Appendix A) So yes, Aragorn's blood can be considered "purer Númenorean".
By lingering behind, she chose mortality so she could rejoin him. She died a year after him of heartbreak if I recall correctly. She chose a mortal life to be with Aragorn, as such she could no longer travel to or set foot upon Valinor. Gimli, Bilbo, Frodo, and Sam were the only mortals ever granted passage to Valinor.
If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. What does your heart tell you? But I am the real Strider, fortunately.