Immortality and the sons of Elrond

[PrinceOfTheHalflings]

Originally Posted by William Cloud Hicklin

Well, I would read that as implying that they are being compared to Elf-lords, which implies that they are not, in fact, Elf-lords.

It's a description by one of the characters, not by the narrator. The character then says "and that is not to be wondered at in the sons of Elrond". Which I interpret as saying "Silly me, of course they look like elf-lords, they are the sons of the Lord of Rivendell himself". I don't think it is ever suggested that Elrond himself looks more like a Man than an Elf.

I suspect that not all Elves necessarily have a noble and gallant bearing - I liken Elladan and Elrohir to Elves like Gil-Galad and Glorfindel. Elves who are handy with a sword and a spear and also born to rule.