How are Elves different from humans LOTR?

The difference between your average elf and average man is that elves’ spirits are tied to the earth, whereas humans’ are not. The byproduct is that elves have more keen senses, as they are tied to the earth in a way that seems mystical to humans, but is just the nature of their souls.

Does time pass faster for Elves?

The passage of time in the book is uneven, seeming to run at differing speeds in the realms of Men and of Elves. The Elves attempt to delay this decline as far as possible in their realms of Rivendell and Lothlórien, using their Rings of Power to slow the passage of time.

What happens to the Elves at the end of Lord of the Rings?

The Undying Lands, which until that time had been part of the World, were removed forever from the reach of mortal Men, though the Elves could still sail West and come there, if they would. It is to the Undying Lands that the White Ship sails at the end of The Lord of the Rings.

Why did the Elves leave Middle-earth in Lord of the Rings?

ANSWER: The Elves were compelled to leave Middle-earth by a spiritual summons of the Valar, calling them to their ultimate destinies within Time and Space. The Valar knew there would be strife between the Elder Children (the Elves) and the Younger Children (Men) and Adopted Children (Dwarves) of Iluvatar.

Are Elves immortal in LOTR?

Elves are immortal, and remain unwearied with age. They can recover from wounds which would be fatal to a Man, but can be killed in battle. Spirits of dead Elves go to the Halls of Mandos in Valinor.

Can the Elves return to Middle Earth?

They can return, at least in the First and Second Ages. The Noldor who rebelled against the Valar before the First Age even began returned from Aman to Middle-earth. They did so in pursuit of Melkor/Morgoth, who had killed their king and stolen the Silmarils.