Posted: May 16, 2000 at 02:20:35: by Tar-Elenion
: Another aspect of this is possible "bias" in Tolkien's narratives, as picked up from the alleged sources. There is an essay _Proceedings of the J.R.R. Tolkien Centenary Conference_ by one Alex Lewis entitled "Historical Bias in the Making of _The Silmarillion_" which argues that Tolkien slanted the presentation of the Silm. very subtly to reflect the biases Bilbo would have picked up in Rivendell, so that Elrond's closer kin are portrayed in a better light than his more distant kin, specifically the Feanoreans (who weren't always craven and treacherous).
: Have you seen this? I figure you're a better judge of the validity of Lewis'es arguements. Might make for an interesting article, even be applicable to the LR.
: Just a suggestion.
If I recall correctly JRRT makes mention of a certain bias (as you are suggesting)in LETTERS.
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