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Originally Posted by Morthoron
Tolkien's societal norms are static, unchanging for ages (one of the few real dislikes I have for the overall tale); ergo, there is little chance for attitudinal changes within societies regarding those of another race (Elves of Lorien still holding a centuries-old grudge against the Dwarves, for instance). I guess what one would have to really ask is, given the static nature of societies (Orcs included), does it seem likely that such redemption could take place? The answer would be no, given the information we have.
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Well... actually the thing you mentioned with the Lórien Elves made me think of a possible hope for the Orcs. The Elves held a grudge against the Dwarves, but when Gimli came with the Fellowship, and Galadriel approved letting him in, and later, it became kind of first spark of the friendship between the Elves of Lórien and the Dwarves. Maybe had something similar happened with an Orc...? I am inclined to think at least Galadriel would be able to think favourably about him. Had there been a company of Elf-friends who would happen to take an Orc with them - which is not that impossible to think, that there will be at least a few folks, for example including Gandalf, who would get friendly with some Orc, let's say a fostered one or whatever - and a similar situation occured, I think that would be a nice new beginning for inter-racial relationships.