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Tuor of Gondolin · 02-21-2005, 07:27 PM

My view of The Silmarillion is not unlike that of Aiwindil, it seems to "end" on a generally positive note, including "justice" for the sons of Feanor, with the sad
final inability of maglor to get Maedhros to stop their efforts to get the Silmarils.

And, as was observed above, it is interesting that the Silmarillion ending is
really more upbeat then LOTR's.

Which is why I find all the more curious Tolkien's portrayal of The Silmarillion.

02-21-2005, 07:27 PM	#11
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	My view of The Silmarillion is not unlike that of Aiwindil, it seems to "end" on a generally positive note, including "justice" for the sons of Feanor, with the sad final inability of maglor to get Maedhros to stop their efforts to get the Silmarils. And, as was observed above, it is interesting that the Silmarillion ending is really more upbeat then LOTR's. Which is why I find all the more curious Tolkien's portrayal of The Silmarillion. __________________ Aure Entuluva!