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telain
Rohan
Mar 21 2013, 5:21pm
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What do you think was Feanor’s purpose for creating such Jewels?
I think feanor is one of the first over-achievers. He had -- as described in the chapter -- grown to his full skill and power and I think he essentially created the Silmarils because he could. In that way, I think was a bit of a "mad scientist", in reference to a later question (though, I like the "tortured artist" image, too). He seems to me to be someone who is more than a little impulsive; he creates things without thought to what they might mean later on -- or of any consequences they might impart. I also find in this chapter that Feanor is far more reactive than I previously imagined -- reacting to Finwe, to Fingolfin, to Melkor. He really is that "burning coal pit" that sparks rather too easily!
[b]Do you think this is the point of Feanor’s marriage to where he becomes estranged from him? Is Feanor’s desire for his own works what causes Nerdanel to fade out of the story?
I think so, though I think she's been fading out of the picture for some time by this point.
If you had to choose a blacksmith who would you want making your swords and armor? Telchar? Feanor? Mahtan? Someone else?
I'd choose Mahtan, actually. I feel (insofar as I have a clear picture of his character!) he is the most "neutral" of the three and has the least amount of investment in weaponry/armour and might actually make something to suit me personally.
Was it part of Melkor’s plan for the Elves to arm themselves? Do you think this could have been a somewhat fatal flaw in his design?
oh! Interesting question! Part of me says "no" and this was, shall we say "unforeseen" by Melkor, but another part of me thinks Melkor was hoping for it, but that they would more openly turn the weapons on themselves (i.e., the Noldor would essentially destroy one another along family lines/allegiances. Perhaps, then, it is somewhat fortunate that Finarfin and Fingolfin don't take on Feanor directly at this point. Certainly it seems some cooler heads prevailed...
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**Silmarillion Discussion Chapter 7: Of The Silmirals and the Unrest of the Noldor
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elevorn
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Mar 18 2013, 4:48pm
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My thoughts
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Finwe
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Mar 18 2013, 7:08pm
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Thoughts on Ch 7, Feanor and Family
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Brethil
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Mar 19 2013, 8:34pm
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a few thoughts
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telain
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Mar 21 2013, 5:21pm
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maciliel-thoughts
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Maciliel
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Mar 21 2013, 10:57pm
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Answers and more questions
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CuriousG
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Mar 24 2013, 3:24am
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And answering Your questions
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sador
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Mar 24 2013, 10:40am
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More questions
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CuriousG
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Mar 27 2013, 12:59am
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maciliel-thoughts
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Maciliel
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Mar 27 2013, 3:21am
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"Smart people don't start many bar fights. But stupid people don't build many hydrogen bombs."
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noWizardme
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Mar 31 2013, 2:27pm
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oh, good question
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telain
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Mar 27 2013, 12:22pm
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Deep Elves
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elostirion74
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Mar 27 2013, 10:48pm
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Problems of creation playing out on a new level
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noWizardme
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Mar 30 2013, 4:10pm
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Silmarils and creation ethic
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Brethil
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Mar 26 2013, 7:35pm
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Great insights, Brethil
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CuriousG
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Mar 27 2013, 12:46am
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Great post CG
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Brethil
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Mar 27 2013, 8:37pm
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interesting, curiousg
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Maciliel
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Mar 27 2013, 3:41am
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Answering your questions
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sador
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Mar 24 2013, 9:27am
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Just to note that discussion of the next chapter has started
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noWizardme
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Apr 9 2013, 11:24am
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very thoughtful addition
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Maciliel
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Apr 9 2013, 2:04pm
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