Elvish Class Systems? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Cúdae · 11-11-2002, 12:42 PM

I think I am about to go somewhat against what I said in my last post, but others have enlightened me!
The example of Legolas seems to show that though there had to be a type of class system, it wasn't all that important. Tolkien never referred to Legolas as a "prince." But this could be saying that although Legolas was the son of the king, he was not considered part of the ruling or royal class.

[ November 11, 2002: Message edited by: Cúdae ]

11-11-2002, 12:42 PM	#18
Cúdae Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 160	I think I am about to go somewhat against what I said in my last post, but others have enlightened me! The example of Legolas seems to show that though there had to be a type of class system, it wasn't all that important. Tolkien never referred to Legolas as a "prince." But this could be saying that although Legolas was the son of the king, he was not considered part of the ruling or royal class. [ November 11, 2002: Message edited by: Cúdae ] __________________ "And if you listen very hard/ The tune will come to you at last/ When all are one and one is all/ To be a rock and not to roll." --Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven"

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