Fëanor's Death, Convenient? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe · 06-25-2003, 10:15 AM

I agree phantom, but has there been any son ever who has never resented his father? OK, perhaps my wording was a little strong. What I meant was that Fëanor must have resented his father for making him have to put up with Fingolfin and Finarfin.

As for strength vs. agility, in some situations, what you need is brute strength. I'm not saying that agility is no use. I agree, Fëanor was probably very agile, due to his work as a craftsman. Perhaps I've also misread Tolkien's words. I think that the exact phrase about Fingolfin was that he was the mightiest of the Noldor. The word "might" leaves a lot to the imagination. It could include both skill, agility, and strength, we'll never know.

I see where your arguments are coming from, but I still think that Fëanor wouldn't have helped the eventual outcome much if he had survived the Dagor-nuin-Giliath.

06-25-2003, 10:15 AM	#22
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I agree phantom, but has there been any son ever who has never resented his father? OK, perhaps my wording was a little strong. What I meant was that Fëanor must have resented his father for making him have to put up with Fingolfin and Finarfin. As for strength vs. agility, in some situations, what you need is brute strength. I'm not saying that agility is no use. I agree, Fëanor was probably very agile, due to his work as a craftsman. Perhaps I've also misread Tolkien's words. I think that the exact phrase about Fingolfin was that he was the mightiest of the Noldor. The word "might" leaves a lot to the imagination. It could include both skill, agility, and strength, we'll never know. I see where your arguments are coming from, but I still think that Fëanor wouldn't have helped the eventual outcome much if he had survived the Dagor-nuin-Giliath. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.