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and he acted out of his hatred rather then his heart
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I don't think that's true...
(I know I am a bit out of the discussion... Just had to reply..)
He was obsessed with the Silmarills, his heart desired them, and wanted them for himself, for all time. Even though, he knew Yavanna created the two trees, where the light from The Silmarills came from. He didn't hate the Silmarills. Therefore I think it's wrong saying he acted by his hatred. He was not willing to give them to Yavanna when she asked, because Fëanor simply loved his own work. The Silmarills were prescious to him. (*ooo that sounded Gollum-ish*)
I know that's only one example. But I think that proves that he followed his heart. his heart was just a bit... desireble..
Just my opinion though..
When you say overrated, I am not quite sure. There are no doubts about how good a smith he was. But I think he got a bit arrogant or swollen. You see, I think he wanted people to look at him as "the best" (after Aüle, of course). And he forgot why he was a smith.
And I also think he thought something like:
Now-I've-made-the-prettiest-jewels-of-all-time,-no-need-to-continue-trying-to-improve.-And-best-of-all:I-have-them!! MWHAHAHA
Suddenly he was only thinking about himself... eh..
Very well..
*Nova* [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]