Generally all of Tolkien's works had "sad endings". Just look at The Silmarillion, the vast majority of the tales recounted in that book are tragedies. The Flight of the Noldo, the fall of Fëanor, the death of Fingolfin, the entire life of Turin. The list goes on and on. Tolkien lived during a very depressing time period. It's a harsh realism that the heroes generally do not come out happy and fulfilled--a philosophy used by many of the Lost Generation of post WWI.
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'See half-brother! This is sharper than thy tongue. Try but once more to usurp my place and the love of my father, and maybe it will rid the Noldor of one who seeks to be the master of thralls.' -Feanor, threatening Fingolfin with his sword. ~Moderator of the Mordor RPG.~
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