Silmarillion Stories - E13 - Men
The Lorehounds
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Tolkien's Colonial Complexities and Noldor's Tragedy
This chapter examines the intricacies of Tolkien's colonial background and its influence on his empathy for oppressed peoples, shaped by his mother's experiences. It reflects on themes of innocence lost and the foreboding consequences of pride, particularly through the character of Fëanor and his disastrous legacy. The narrative also contrasts the idyllic early existence of the elves with the chaos that follows their descent, emphasizing the weight of generational choices in Tolkien's work.
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