Silmarillion - Chapter 18 - Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadriel55 · 02-16-2011, 03:26 PM

I wonder why Fingolfin is the only Elf-lord whose death is so grieved. Of course, his death (and the manner of his death) was a tragedy, but not the only one! Elves still don't sing songs about this duel, but there were other duels as well. What made Fingolfin more special than other elves and men who died/were killed by Morgoth? I mean, there were many desparate people who despaired, many those who entered a combat they knew they wouldn't win, etc.

Maybe because only Fingolfin died directly at the hands of Morgoth. But why should that affect lamenting?

02-16-2011, 03:26 PM	#3
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,529	I wonder why Fingolfin is the only Elf-lord whose death is so grieved. Of course, his death (and the manner of his death) was a tragedy, but not the only one! Elves still don't sing songs about this duel, but there were other duels as well. What made Fingolfin more special than other elves and men who died/were killed by Morgoth? I mean, there were many desparate people who despaired, many those who entered a combat they knew they wouldn't win, etc. Maybe because only Fingolfin died directly at the hands of Morgoth. But why should that affect lamenting? __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera