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Taimar · 08-08-2000, 05:26 AM

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In some of his later writings JRR stressed the `stature` of Galadriel among the Eldar and how she was the equal of Feanor in her abilities, though different from him. It is interesting to me that he did not simultaneously alter to any great extent her role in the major events which occurred during three Ages of Middle-Earth.

In the First Age she probably was the least active (apart from Aredhel) of all Finwe`s grandchildren in the war against Morgoth. She took a reasonably active part in the struggle against Sauron in the Second Age, but was still less effective than Gil-galad and Elrond, not to mention the Numenoreans. Her part in the events of the Third Age is again fairly minor.

Accepting, as I think we must, JRR`s description of her talents as valid, why does Galadriel fail to live up to her potential and play such a passive part in the affairs of Middle-earth?

I also admit to disliking Galadriel, which is a minority view, judging from what I have seen on various sites and boards. Does anyone else share this opinion?

Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>Edited by <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000099>Taimar</A>  <IMG SRC=http://www.ezboard.com/ezgfx/gicons/black_ball.gif BORDER=0 WIDTH=10 HEIGHT=10> at: 8/8/00 7:29:41 am

08-08-2000, 05:26 AM	#1
Taimar Spirit of the Downfallen West Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 360	Galadriel <font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight Posts: 0</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> In some of his later writings JRR stressed the `stature` of Galadriel among the Eldar and how she was the equal of Feanor in her abilities, though different from him. It is interesting to me that he did not simultaneously alter to any great extent her role in the major events which occurred during three Ages of Middle-Earth. In the First Age she probably was the least active (apart from Aredhel) of all Finwe`s grandchildren in the war against Morgoth. She took a reasonably active part in the struggle against Sauron in the Second Age, but was still less effective than Gil-galad and Elrond, not to mention the Numenoreans. Her part in the events of the Third Age is again fairly minor. Accepting, as I think we must, JRR`s description of her talents as valid, why does Galadriel fail to live up to her potential and play such a passive part in the affairs of Middle-earth? I also admit to disliking Galadriel, which is a minority view, judging from what I have seen on various sites and boards. Does anyone else share this opinion? Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>Edited by <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000099>Taimar</A>  <IMG SRC=http://www.ezboard.com/ezgfx/gicons/black_ball.gif BORDER=0 WIDTH=10 HEIGHT=10> at: 8/8/00 7:29:41 am