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Post III.10 Of The Sindar
on: September 14, 2009 03:13
1)In this Chapter we are re-introduced to the Dwarves. How are they different from the Elves?
1a) Why are they more trusting of the Elves than the Elves are of them?

2)The Dwarves took to the Runes of Daeron far more readily than did the Elves. Why ?

3) Thingol pulled all of his people back and they were then fenced in by the Girdle of Melian. Was this strategy any better than a medieval people retreating to their castle as a haven from their foes?
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on: September 20, 2009 09:42
2)The Dwarves took to the Runes of Daeron far more readily than did the Elves. Why?
Dwarves were mortal, therefore a way to pass on knowledge was much appreciated. The runes would help to keep the knowledge from being distorted through multiple re-tellings through generations. Whereas the elves were immortal, and so were perfectly happy with simply remembering all the knowledge they had accumulated.

3) Thingol pulled all of his people back and they were then fenced in by the Girdle of Melian. Was this strategy any better than a medieval people retreating to their castle as a haven from their foes?
In some ways, yes, it was better. Unlike a castle wall, the Girdle of Melian was practically impenetrable. Also, the Girdle bounded in the forest as well as Menegroth, so they could still sustain themselves and continue to live more or less normally. However, retreating still isn't a very effective way of eliminating your foes
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Post RE: III.10 Of The Sindar
on: February 06, 2010 11:16
I agree with ezetterlund here. I can see the runes suiting the dwarves well, because being made up of straight lines, they were easy to carve in stone. Their admiration of the elves comes from their recognition that they share the patronage of Aule the Valar.

As to the protected kingdom, remember that Melian also had foresight and although she may not have foreseen the details, she will have sensed that her daughter must be protected in order to fulfill a geat destiny.
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Post RE: III.10 Of The Sindar
on: March 18, 2011 05:14
Dwarves were mortal, therefore a way to pass on knowledge was much appreciated. The runes would help to keep the knowledge from being distorted through multiple re-tellings through generations. Whereas the elves were immortal, and so were perfectly happy with simply remembering all the knowledge they had accumulated.

3) Thingol pulled all of his people back and they were then fenced in by the Girdle of Melian. Was this strategy any better than a medieval people retreating to their castle as a haven from their foes?
In some ways, yes, it was better. Unlike a castle wall, the Girdle of Melian was practically impenetrable. Also, the Girdle bounded in the forest as well as Menegroth, so they could still sustain themselves and continue to live more or less normally. However, retreating still isn't a very effective way of eliminating your foes

[Edited on 29/3/2011 by PotbellyHairyfoot]
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