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Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-06-2005, 08:33 AM

Fingolfin's death was just plain cool. I mean... he challenged Morgoth to single combat... and Morgoth came. That's most certainly my favorite passage from the Silm, and when Fingolfin finally falls, I tend to tear up. I really like Fingolfin.

Folwren · 07-06-2005, 08:44 AM

That was a really cool part with Fingolfin. He's actually one of my favorite elves and it was very upsetting when he died.

the guy who be short · 07-06-2005, 08:59 AM

Very true about Fingolfin. I haven't cried during the books, but there are many instances when I feel all shivery at the coolness of it all. Fingolfin's death was one of them.

mormegil · 07-06-2005, 09:31 AM

I agree with you TGWBS. Another death that gets to me is Thingol and the rift is causes between the dwarves and elves...Greed and pride ruined many in that day.

the guy who be short · 07-06-2005, 10:09 AM

Let's not forget the proud death of Feanor, at the van of his folk. Oh, and the release of Maedhros from Thangorodrim.

mormegil · 07-06-2005, 10:29 AM

I guess I don't get too sad about the death of Feanor. I don't think him to be the great person that many do. So I feel that perhaps his death is more earned than others. But agreed Maedros release is very emotional.

littlemanpoet · 07-10-2005, 08:03 AM

From Strider:

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'But I am the real Strider, fortunately,' he said, looking down at them with his face softened by a sudden smile. 'I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.'

From The Council of Elrond:

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An overwhelming longing to rest and remain at peace by Bilbo's side in Rivendell filled all his heart. At last with an effort he spoke, and wondered to hear his own words, as if some other will was using his small voice.
'I will take the Ring,' he said, 'though I do not know the way.'

The whole exchange between Gimli son of Glóin and Galadriel, starting with her words, 'He would be rash indeed that said that thing,' straight through to her gift of the three strands of hair and her "not" foretelling that over Gimli gold would have no dominion. It's grace; she wakens something wonderful in him that makes it possible for him to become a close friend of Legolas, among other things. An unlovely dwarf who has a gift for words? I guess I really identify with him.

And the death of Boromir.

07-06-2005, 08:33 AM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Fingolfin's death was just plain cool. I mean... he challenged Morgoth to single combat... and Morgoth came. That's most certainly my favorite passage from the Silm, and when Fingolfin finally falls, I tend to tear up. I really like Fingolfin. __________________ peace

07-06-2005, 08:44 AM	#2
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	That was a really cool part with Fingolfin. He's actually one of my favorite elves and it was very upsetting when he died. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-06-2005, 09:31 AM	#4
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	I agree with you TGWBS. Another death that gets to me is Thingol and the rift is causes between the dwarves and elves...Greed and pride ruined many in that day. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

07-06-2005, 10:29 AM	#6
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	I guess I don't get too sad about the death of Feanor. I don't think him to be the great person that many do. So I feel that perhaps his death is more earned than others. But agreed Maedros release is very emotional. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

07-06-2005, 08:59 AM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Very true about Fingolfin. I haven't cried during the books, but there are many instances when I feel all shivery at the coolness of it all. Fingolfin's death was one of them.

07-06-2005, 10:09 AM	#5
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Let's not forget the proud death of Feanor, at the van of his folk. Oh, and the release of Maedhros from Thangorodrim.