A question about class in Middle Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 07-01-2008, 06:35 AM

But Morthoron I never mentioned exclusivity

And I did wonder if the Cabots were still only talking to God

I did state that mythology did tend to concern the great and the good so I am not sure why you are picking me up on that... :S

Yes it always helps to have friends in high places but in some cultures changing your station in life is just not possible. It was possible in the Shire.

However I certainly agree that there was too much separation for a racial class divide at the end of the third age. Even the men of Gondor have little contact with the Elves, the Rohirrim regard them with suspicion tinged with fear and hostility. Only the rangers have much to do with them and they are regarded as vagabonds by the "respectable" folk of Bree.

07-01-2008, 06:35 AM	#19
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	But Morthoron I never mentioned exclusivity And I did wonder if the Cabots were still only talking to God I did state that mythology did tend to concern the great and the good so I am not sure why you are picking me up on that... :S Yes it always helps to have friends in high places but in some cultures changing your station in life is just not possible. It was possible in the Shire. However I certainly agree that there was too much separation for a racial class divide at the end of the third age. Even the men of Gondor have little contact with the Elves, the Rohirrim regard them with suspicion tinged with fear and hostility. Only the rangers have much to do with them and they are regarded as vagabonds by the "respectable" folk of Bree. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 07-01-2008 at 10:35 AM.