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alasse_mirimielWas the extreme love of Finwë for Fëanor a bad thing? Is everything bad that happened Finwë’s fault for marrying again? Something I love about the way The Silmarillion is written is how it leaves the answers to questions like these ambiguous. Go not to the text for answers, for it will say both yes and no.
Something else that caught my attention was the mention to Fëanor not listening to Nerdanel anymore. Not listening to advice, not seeking counsel, are common features among good characters turned bad.The opposite is considered a sign of wisdom. Think of Fëanor, Túrin, Saruman... think of that moment Aulë decided to make the dwarves without consulting even his wife. I think this is what makes Maedhros such an interesting character to me, because he’s an exception.
I’m leaving this with my biggest question: did Manwë think Melkor’s pride was so great there was no way Melkor would be able to apologise if he wasn’t sorry?
Something else that caught my attention was the mention to Fëanor not listening to Nerdanel anymore. Not listening to advice, not seeking counsel, are common features among good characters turned bad.The opposite is considered a sign of wisdom. Think of Fëanor, Túrin, Saruman... think of that moment Aulë decided to make the dwarves without consulting even his wife. I think this is what makes Maedhros such an interesting character to me, because he’s an exception.
I’m leaving this with my biggest question: did Manwë think Melkor’s pride was so great there was no way Melkor would be able to apologise if he wasn’t sorry?
