Dwarves - what is Tolkien's attitude? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

tar-ancalime · 05-07-2004, 08:11 AM

I agree that the Dwarves don't come off well in the Silmarillion. But I think that's to be expected--the story is really mostly about Elves (and a few Men, but mostly Elves). How could the Dwarves look any way but unsavory in a story about their ancient rivals?

It would be fascinating if we could see how the Elves come off in a Dwarf-centered account of the events of the First Age.

05-07-2004, 08:11 AM	#4
tar-ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: abaft the beam Posts: 303	I agree that the Dwarves don't come off well in the Silmarillion. But I think that's to be expected--the story is really mostly about Elves (and a few Men, but mostly Elves). How could the Dwarves look any way but unsavory in a story about their ancient rivals? It would be fascinating if we could see how the Elves come off in a Dwarf-centered account of the events of the First Age.