Yes a well done video... For my part I cannot understand why the Tolkien estate allowed Peter Jackson to so muddy up the Hobbit story... while condemning my Tolkien Dictionary. The interplay between a misfit Elvish maiden and a youthful Dwarf makes for an interesting subplot in a movie, granted.
But I doubt such an idea ever crossed Tolkien's wildest fancies. In his expository writings Tolkien conceived of the Elves as partaking of a divine nature (the Valar), immortal with an innate nobility. The Dwarves were created by the Vala, Aulë, outside the will of Ilúvatar (sort of the I AM of Middle Earth.) When Aulë realized that creative act displeased Ilúvatar he decided to take a hammer and destroy them. However, Ilúvatar stayed his hand and the Dwarves survived.
A hammer because it is believed the Dwarves were created under ground out of stone. In Tolkien's mind they were a separated race mostly preoccupied with the things of the earth: gems, gold, silver. Due to happenings early on, in the First Age, there was an enmity between Elves and Dwarves. Peter Jackson plays on this when Legolas and Gimli first meet at the Council of Elrond.
I wonder if Tolkien ever imagined any romantic possibility between Elves and Dwarves. I seriously doubt it. Being a bit of a purist by imposed discipline, such background limits my ability to fully enjoy Jackson's broad license with the story of The Hobbit.
Sorry for the 'slide'. :,^/
>> wonder if Tolkien ever imagined any romantic possibility between Elves and Dwarves.
He might not have, but the fans sure did! I’m with the fans. No purist here.
> Sorry for the ‘slide’. :,^/
Anyone that can relate all that is Elven in my book. I also have serious issues with The Hobbit movies but I try to calm it and enjoy the story such as it is. I have to do it with the LOTR movies as well but not to the extent as The Hobbit.
I’m very excited about the Amazone Prime series. Set in the second age. Lots to work with there.
-SB