Thread: I Hate Feanor
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Old 07-08-2013, 06:57 AM   #5
Pervinca Took
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Originally Posted by Galadriel55 View Post
But the Noldor collectively made the choice to follow him.
They did, but "collectively" means that some went so as not to desert their fellows, not purely through their own desire.

However, otherwise I agree with what you said, Galadriel.

I think I feel too detached from Feanor to either hate or love him, although I too empathise with his losses.

He's the kind of character whose deeds make you uncomfortable, although you admire him, and that's why he's so powerful and memorable, I think. Perhaps Turin has some elements of this, too. The flawed and tragic hero that you can't forget but can't always wholly forgive either?
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