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Voralphion · 10-28-2002, 08:09 PM

I think the perception of elves has to do with who is writing the stories. In LOTR, the story is being told from the point of view of the hobbits who are in awe of the elves. The Silmarillion is told from the point of view of the elves so they are portrayed as more human because that is how elves wou7ld see other elves.

10-28-2002, 08:09 PM	#12
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	I think the perception of elves has to do with who is writing the stories. In LOTR, the story is being told from the point of view of the hobbits who are in awe of the elves. The Silmarillion is told from the point of view of the elves so they are portrayed as more human because that is how elves wou7ld see other elves. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield