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Gruesome Spectre
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When considering the opinions held by First Age Elves of Men, the deciding factor seems to be how much time and how many opportunities the Elves had to observe them. Those who took the trouble to get to know the Edain, such as Felegund and the Sons of Fëanor, saw their worth.
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Ulmo's words to Tuor. The common denominator among the Man-haters seems to that they were not High Elves. The Green-elves of Ossiriand complained to Felegund very soon after Men appeared there. Quote:
That line about not liking Men because they were 'hunters of beasts' seems highly hypocritical, since there is ample evidence Elves hunted quite a bit themselves. They were looking for reasons not to like Men. Saeros of Doriath had been of that people, so that might explain his attitude towards Túrin. On the other hand, the Noldor were quite ready to welcome Men. Quote:
If the Noldor had ulterior motives with their acceptance of the Edain, at least they were willing to give them a place in Beleriandic society. It seems to me High Elves were less guilty of high-mindedness than either the Sindar or the Avari.
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