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The Silmarillion: Ch 7: Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor
Chapter 7 - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor
Overview of Chapter 7 This chapter of the Silmarillion encompasses the making of the Silmarils by Fëanor, the lust of Melkor for them, the lies spread among the elves by Melkor, the banishment of Fëanor from Tirion for threatening his half-brother Fingolfin, and Melkor's departure from Valinor after Fëanor cast him away after perceiving his lust for the Silmarils. General Comments I feel that Fëanor was too hasty in confronting his half-brother, although no doubt the lies of Melkor fired the flame in his belly. I was surprised Fëanor actually listened to Melkor, since Melkor had already committed evil deeds and had spent three ages in bondage. I think the Valar were right in banishing Fëanor from Tirion, for the lies of Melkor and his wroth for his half-brother would only grow in Fëanor’s heart. Although it is all too easy in retrospect, I think that Fëanor’s actions in this chapter all but make it a certainty that Melkor would wreak the destruction of the Two Trees, and steal the Silmarils. Links I did not have the opportunity to consult any of The History of Middle-earth. I believe (correct me if I’m wrong) that some relevant material can be found in The Book of Lost Tales Part I and The War of the Jewels. I did happen to find some pretty pictures: Map of Aman: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Den/3465/map_aman.jpg Map of Valinor: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Den/3465/map_valinor.jpg Morgoth: http://www.nightrunner.com/cgi-bin/s...y?id=1923&pn=0 (I just checked these links, and the two map links are not working at the moment. Hopefully they will be working soon.) Discussion Points In this post I will raise some points that I thought were interesting. I would invite others to raise points which they think are relevant. It was said that: Quote:
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