The Kings of Numenor - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 10-23-2001, 07:57 AM

You point out an interesting problem with JRRT's "solution" to the half-elven issue. His solution was apparently that the half-elven (peredhil) have the choice of the fate of man or that of elves but once the choice to join the race of men is made, the descendants no longer can change their mind. The apparent inconsistency is on the other side of the line. Arwen and her brothers were apparently given the choice also even though Elrond chose to be counted among the elves.

Why half-elven descendants on the the elven side of the line have the right to choose while half-elven descendants on the Mannish side do not is unclear. Thoughts anyone?

10-23-2001, 07:57 AM	#2
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	You point out an interesting problem with JRRT's "solution" to the half-elven issue. His solution was apparently that the half-elven (peredhil) have the choice of the fate of man or that of elves but once the choice to join the race of men is made, the descendants no longer can change their mind. The apparent inconsistency is on the other side of the line. Arwen and her brothers were apparently given the choice also even though Elrond chose to be counted among the elves. Why half-elven descendants on the the elven side of the line have the right to choose while half-elven descendants on the Mannish side do not is unclear. Thoughts anyone? __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.