But really what does Elrond provide? He's not humorous. He councils what should and should not be done yet doesn't offer himself to do it. He's not tragic, so there's no sympathy support there. Neither is he charismatic. So what does that leave us? The only other option for an interesting contestant is the unscrupulous individuals who flaunt public nudity on TV and that is not Elrond either. The only thing good to come from Elrond is his sons.
Oh and let's not forget that he's a coward and a liar.. While elves are being slaughtered he retreats to find safe haven for himself and altered the histories to reflect him in a good light.
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“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
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