The Capacity for Loathing? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ancalagon'sFire · 05-27-2002, 07:13 PM

Orcs we can assume are the twisted form of both Men and Elves from the information we glean from 'The Silmarillion'. However, what I wonder is which of the races held the greatest capacity to hate the other?

Did Orcs despise the races of Men and Elves because deep down they knew that once they belonged to these carefree and happier races? Do they hate the races of what amount to their forefathers because they have been mutilated and corrupted beyond repair?

Do Elves and Men feel more of a sense of revulsion towards Orcs because deep down they know that these creatures are the darkest nightmares of their own psyche? Are there Orc traits in every Man and Elf alike?

Who of these hold the greatest capacity to hate the other? Who of these has the most sound reason to loathe his opposite number?

05-27-2002, 07:13 PM	#1
Ancalagon'sFire Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 41	The Capacity for Loathing? Orcs we can assume are the twisted form of both Men and Elves from the information we glean from 'The Silmarillion'. However, what I wonder is which of the races held the greatest capacity to hate the other? Did Orcs despise the races of Men and Elves because deep down they knew that once they belonged to these carefree and happier races? Do they hate the races of what amount to their forefathers because they have been mutilated and corrupted beyond repair? Do Elves and Men feel more of a sense of revulsion towards Orcs because deep down they know that these creatures are the darkest nightmares of their own psyche? Are there Orc traits in every Man and Elf alike? Who of these hold the greatest capacity to hate the other? Who of these has the most sound reason to loathe his opposite number? __________________ Threads you should make a point of reading!