Characters that are often overlooked. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Imladris · 11-28-2004, 05:53 PM

In my opinion, Legolas is overlooked. He had virtually no character developement...we don't even know the colour of his hair.

Morgul Queen · 11-28-2004, 06:24 PM

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And let's not forget the brother of Olwë and Elwë: Elmo!

And while we're on the subject of Elmo, what about Galadhon (Elmo's Son, Celeborn's father) and Galathil (Celeborn's brother).

Or Amdir? Amroth? Dior? Daeron?

Lachwen · 11-28-2004, 06:35 PM

Or hey, what about Nellas? Or Nimloth? All that's said about her is that she was Elwing's mother. Or what about Rían? Or Celebrían, for that matter?

Or are we just being stupid? Tolkien was a great writer, yes, but even he couldn't some up with wonderful, in-depth backgrounds for every character.

tar-ancalime · 11-29-2004, 06:04 AM

Quite a long time ago, Lyta_Underhill said:

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Didn't any of the other Sons of Fëanor have children? Or perhaps they just didn't do anything of note?

I find it very hard to believe that any descendant of the Spirit of Fire would sit quietly and twiddle his/her thumbs. Oath or no oath, Fëanor and all his progeny were made in the (by Elven standards) "live fast, die young" mold.

But back to the original topic, I think Gilraen is an oft-overlooked character, even in this thread!

Lalaith · 11-29-2004, 06:41 AM

The sons of Feanor who were still unmarried at the time of the oath probably stayed single, I doubt any self-respecting elf-woman would go a bundle on a chap with that deadly promise hanging like an albatross round his neck.

Gil-galad's mother is VERY overlooked. We don't even know her name.

Boromir88 · 11-29-2004, 07:07 AM

Imladris, ahhh, true, even as another member of the Fellowship Legolas is thought of as...I don't know how to describe it, maybe "insignificant."

rutslegolas · 11-29-2004, 07:53 AM

Well I always thought that Legolas was viewed as some kind of preety boy.But I think the most overlooked character is Anarion.

Isildur and Elendil are often talked about because they were related with the ring ,though Elendil was'nt.But Anarion was not even mentioned in LOTR except that some part about him being killed by a stone from Barad-Dur, I think that he was as good as Elendil and Isildur. Is their any piece of information about Anarion in JRR's books ??

11-28-2004, 05:53 PM	#1
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	In my opinion, Legolas is overlooked. He had virtually no character developement...we don't even know the colour of his hair. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

11-28-2004, 06:35 PM	#3
Lachwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwood the Great. Posts: 115	Or hey, what about Nellas? Or Nimloth? All that's said about her is that she was Elwing's mother. Or what about Rían? Or Celebrían, for that matter? Or are we just being stupid? Tolkien was a great writer, yes, but even he couldn't some up with wonderful, in-depth backgrounds for every character. __________________ "'...Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.'"

11-29-2004, 07:07 AM	#6
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Imladris, ahhh, true, even as another member of the Fellowship Legolas is thought of as...I don't know how to describe it, maybe "insignificant." __________________ Fenris Penguin

11-29-2004, 07:53 AM	#7
rutslegolas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Elven Lands of India Posts: 533	Well I always thought that Legolas was viewed as some kind of preety boy.But I think the most overlooked character is Anarion. Isildur and Elendil are often talked about because they were related with the ring ,though Elendil was'nt.But Anarion was not even mentioned in LOTR except that some part about him being killed by a stone from Barad-Dur, I think that he was as good as Elendil and Isildur. Is their any piece of information about Anarion in JRR's books ?? __________________ If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with the bull - The Phantom.

11-29-2004, 06:41 AM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	The sons of Feanor who were still unmarried at the time of the oath probably stayed single, I doubt any self-respecting elf-woman would go a bundle on a chap with that deadly promise hanging like an albatross round his neck. Gil-galad's mother is VERY overlooked. We don't even know her name.