Feanor and Gimli... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Saraphim · 04-21-2004, 08:11 PM

Alright, so I've read the Unfinished Tales for the third time, and a Thought came to me.

When Galadriel lived in the Undying Lands, she refused Feanor's (who was an Elf and he cousin) three requests for a strand of her hair, but she gave Gimli (a dwarf ) three strands after a sheepish request on the spur of the moment.

Was this foresight on Galadriel's part, because she could see that it would bring only good? And why didn't she give any to Feanor? I might have timelines wrong, but I thought started disliking her rash kinsman after he asked for some of her hair.

If some of you have some thoughts on this it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Angry Hill Troll · 04-21-2004, 08:33 PM

Saraphim, let me refer you to this thread, which discusses the topic. (personally, I think Galadriel had gotten a bit wiser in the intervening 8000 years, and saw that no harm and possibly a lot of good might come of honoring Gimli's request)

Frodo Baggins · 04-22-2004, 05:57 AM

Well, it could be that Galadriel became more wise, or she could have seen Gimli's humility compared with Feanor's rash pride and lust. She may have been more willing to give her hair to one so humble instead of one so proud.

Lobelia · 04-22-2004, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo Baggins

Well, it could be that Galadriel became more wise, or she could have seen Gimli's humility compared with Feanor's rash pride and lust. She may have been more willing to give her hair to one so humble instead of one so proud.

True. Or it might just be because Feanor was *weird*! He was not just proud, the man (Elf) was obsessed! Personally, I think it shows Galadriel's good taste!

Etharius · 04-23-2004, 02:52 AM

Interesting topic.

I'm not too sure it is so much about wisdom.

I think the way Gimli asked of it and the circumstances surrounding the both of them made the opportunity unmissable for Galadriel.

ArathorofBarahir · 04-24-2004, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Etharius

I think the way Gimli asked of it and the circumstances surrounding the both of them made the opportunity unmissable for Galadriel.

I agree totally, Gimli said something along lines of Galadriel being more fair than all the jewels beneath the earth and maybe she was just flattered.

04-21-2004, 08:11 PM	#1
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	Feanor and Gimli... Alright, so I've read the Unfinished Tales for the third time, and a Thought came to me. When Galadriel lived in the Undying Lands, she refused Feanor's (who was an Elf and he cousin) three requests for a strand of her hair, but she gave Gimli (a dwarf ) three strands after a sheepish request on the spur of the moment. Was this foresight on Galadriel's part, because she could see that it would bring only good? And why didn't she give any to Feanor? I might have timelines wrong, but I thought started disliking her rash kinsman after he asked for some of her hair. If some of you have some thoughts on this it would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

04-21-2004, 08:33 PM	#2
Angry Hill Troll Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ephel Duath Posts: 115	Saraphim, let me refer you to this thread, which discusses the topic. (personally, I think Galadriel had gotten a bit wiser in the intervening 8000 years, and saw that no harm and possibly a lot of good might come of honoring Gimli's request) Last edited by Angry Hill Troll; 04-21-2004 at 08:36 PM.

04-22-2004, 05:57 AM	#3
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	Well, it could be that Galadriel became more wise, or she could have seen Gimli's humility compared with Feanor's rash pride and lust. She may have been more willing to give her hair to one so humble instead of one so proud. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game."

04-23-2004, 02:52 AM	#5
Etharius Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: U.K. Posts: 34	Interesting topic. I'm not too sure it is so much about wisdom. I think the way Gimli asked of it and the circumstances surrounding the both of them made the opportunity unmissable for Galadriel. __________________ < Wisdom, Strength, Honor >