Concerning Figwit

[Finwen]

Argh, hair colour again! <P>Alright. There's a distinct difference between the movies and the book, because PJ used the idea that Elves from Rivendell were dark-haired, and Elves from Lothlorien (and Mirkwood) were blond(e). I suppose that's why Figwit is dark; because he's taken to be a Rivendell Elf. <P>(Admittedly this is not always the case, as I'm sure I've seen dark-haired Elves in 'Lorien, and there's a few red-heads floating around, but they're exceptions to the general rule.) <P>Regarding the question "What does it say in the book," in Appendix F, II - On Translation, it says (of the Eldar aka the High Elves: <P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> They were tall, fair of skin and grey-eyed, though their locks were dark, save in the golden house of Finarfin... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>So basically, that can be taken to mean that most High Elves (mainly those living in Rivendell) had dark hair, which agrees with the fact that Figwit is dark. <P>No idea if that helps or not, but I've confused myself as to where this discussion is going now. Curse those Elves and their hair colouring!