Feanor and Gimli...

[Lobelia]

Originally Posted by Frodo Baggins

Well, it could be that Galadriel became more wise, or she could have seen Gimli's humility compared with Feanor's rash pride and lust. She may have been more willing to give her hair to one so humble instead of one so proud.

True. Or it might just be because Feanor was *weird*! He was not just proud, the man (Elf) was obsessed! Personally, I think it shows Galadriel's good taste!

[Etharius]

Interesting topic.

I'm not too sure it is so much about wisdom.

I think the way Gimli asked of it and the circumstances surrounding the both of them made the opportunity unmissable for Galadriel.

[ArathorofBarahir]

Originally Posted by Etharius

I think the way Gimli asked of it and the circumstances surrounding the both of them made the opportunity unmissable for Galadriel.

I agree totally, Gimli said something along lines of Galadriel being more fair than all the jewels beneath the earth and maybe she was just flattered.

[Frodo Baggins]

Well when a DWARF says something is more fair than the jewels of the earth that is a rare thing!

[ArathorofBarahir]

Originally Posted by Frodo Baggins

DWARF

Why did you put that in all caps? And yes it is a rare thing, Dwarves are supposed to be great miners and have a love of jewels.

[Potatothan]

Originally Posted by ArathorofBarahir

Why did you put that in all caps? And yes it is a rare thing, Dwarves are supposed to be great miners and have a love of jewels.

Well, you answered it yourself. Dwarfes didn't value anything above jewels. And this was indeed extrodenary that Gimli said such a thing. Remember, when he just left Laurelindorenan by boat he said he would never call anything beautifull unless it was a gift from Lady Galadriel. I think he soon came back of those words, considering what he said about the Glittering Caves of Aglarond. Dwarves and their promises.

~Potatothan

[Boromir88]

I believe it's quite clear Galadriel didn't give Feanor her hair because Feanor wasn't lets say as "nice" or "pleasant" as Gimli. Galadriel saw that Feanor didn't want her hair like Gimli did. Gimli wanted it so he could cherish it and think of the lady. I don't know much about Feanor except he was full of pride and arrogance.

Someone earlier said it was to honor Gimli, I agree, Gimli was an honorable person to have in the fellowship. He was a good companion and even Aragorn was impressed of his skills with the axe. As I said earlier I believe Galadriel saw the compassion in Gimli and it was a gift he wanted to cherish and not want for a prize, as I believe Feanor did.