Why did Iluvatar/Eru give Men mortality? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe · 10-30-2003, 10:07 PM

Not necessarily. A mortal person could quite possibly become bitter and slightly (emphasis on slightly) jealous of their Immortal "cousins." Just look at Andreth for an example. Granted, much of her bitterness could have been due to Aegnor leaving her, but that mortal vs. immortal issue was one of the things that drove them apart. It is quite hard to forgive when you see a race of people so apparently gifted, and it seems like you're the downtrodden cousin who got the leavings.

10-30-2003, 10:07 PM	#12
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Not necessarily. A mortal person could quite possibly become bitter and slightly (emphasis on slightly) jealous of their Immortal "cousins." Just look at Andreth for an example. Granted, much of her bitterness could have been due to Aegnor leaving her, but that mortal vs. immortal issue was one of the things that drove them apart. It is quite hard to forgive when you see a race of people so apparently gifted, and it seems like you're the downtrodden cousin who got the leavings. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.