So I'm rereading through the Silm for the frillionth time (working on my undergrad thesis
), and I was startled to realize that I absolutely
despise Thingol. I can't really place my distaste for him: perhaps it's because of his abandonment of the Teleri (but that was for Melian); perhaps because of the way he treated Beren (though that was to protect Luthien); or because of the way he lusted after a Silmaril (maybe he didn't totally understand the oath of Feanor?).
I hate to start a character analysis thread... but now I'm curious. I almost feel guilty for hating anyone who's not specifically made out to be dark or evil: after all, I don't hate Feanor, and Kinslaying was probably much worse than anything Thingol ever did. But I just can't like Elwe!
... Anyone?