Galadriel- a love lost? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

MallornLeaf · 06-08-2003, 08:26 PM

I never noticed anywhere that Galadriel seemed to return the affections of Celebrimbor. I always understood that Galadriel only loved Celeborn, but maybe I missed something.

Beside that, I think Tolkien drew many parallels between his own life/marriage and that of Galadriel and Celeborn. Tolkien always worked (taught) and went to related meetings and activities. He rarely spent much time with his family. And yet he loved his wife very much until the day she died and after. Tolkien's wife, Edith, ran the house, raised the kids, and had little social interaction in Tolkien's world. yet they both loved each other very much.

Galadriel and Celeborn may seem to live totally different lives. Celeborn likes the trees, Galadriel wears a Ring of power and is a descendent of Feanor. The fact that Tolkien and Edith had little interaction may have caused some people to say they didn't love each other, but that was not true. Similarly, the fact that Galadriel had dealings with Celebrimbor (who loved her) may have caused people to doubt their affection, but they did indeed love each other.

Thats just my insight... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] take it or leave it.

06-08-2003, 08:26 PM	#3
MallornLeaf Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Location: who cares? Posts: 76	I never noticed anywhere that Galadriel seemed to return the affections of Celebrimbor. I always understood that Galadriel only loved Celeborn, but maybe I missed something. Beside that, I think Tolkien drew many parallels between his own life/marriage and that of Galadriel and Celeborn. Tolkien always worked (taught) and went to related meetings and activities. He rarely spent much time with his family. And yet he loved his wife very much until the day she died and after. Tolkien's wife, Edith, ran the house, raised the kids, and had little social interaction in Tolkien's world. yet they both loved each other very much. Galadriel and Celeborn may seem to live totally different lives. Celeborn likes the trees, Galadriel wears a Ring of power and is a descendent of Feanor. The fact that Tolkien and Edith had little interaction may have caused some people to say they didn't love each other, but that was not true. Similarly, the fact that Galadriel had dealings with Celebrimbor (who loved her) may have caused people to doubt their affection, but they did indeed love each other. Thats just my insight... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] take it or leave it. __________________ ". . . All we must decide is what to do with the time that is given us." "I pass the test, I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel."