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Tolkien Online ^ | January 18, 2000 | Mark-Edmond

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A Tolkien Virgin: Of the Noldor in Beleriand
by Mark-Edmond

The Journey Continues

Very nice. Very nice indeed. This chapter is a refreshing return to Tolkien's element. Some noteworthy developments come to pass in these pages: the construction of Gondolin and the move of Turgon and his people (amazing); Melian uncovers more of the story of the Noldor from Galadriel (this part gave me tingles); the rest of the story of the Noldor is uncovered. Thingol was made aware of the evil past of the Noldor via Cirdan (how 'bout that? I knew there was something special about him--more to come, I'm sure), and more explicitly from Angrod who spells it out in all its bloody detail. This last event has an important implication: Thingol prohibits the speaking of the Noldorin tongue. It's not clear to me whether the sons of Feanor follow this command--if they do, I find it a bit surprising and out of character. But, it would make sense that eventually the Elves in Beleriand speak one common tongue.

As Tolkien closes the chapter describing the completion of Nargothrond, Finrod's stronghold, he leaves us with the trappings of a sad, love story. Finrod's true love, Amarie--a Vanyar, remains in Valinor, which is why he doesn't marry.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's amazing how many stories could be told within the story Tolkien tells.

Author: Mark-Edmond
Published on: January 18, 2000

The next Tolkien Virgin article covers: The Silmarillion: Of Meglin

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The Daily Tolkien articles by various authors	The Tolkien Virgin articles by Mark-Edmond
ARTICLES 01-10
ARTICLES 11-20
ARTICLES 21-30	ARTICLES 01-10
ARTICLES 31-40	11) Of the Sindar
41) Love in the Trees	12) Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
42) The Philosophical Etymology Of Hobbit	13) Of Men
43) Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age	14) Of the Return of the Noldor
44) Origin and History of the Ents	15) Of Beleriand and its Realms
45) It's all in the family: The Elweans and Ingweans	16) Of the Noldor in Beleriand
46) It's all in the family: The Finweans
47) Beorning questions...
48) All About Orcs - Twelve Orkish Statements
49) Love, Middle-earth Style

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