That's interesting about the inconsistent portrayal of the elves. That first encounter **is** more like a Hobbit-style encounter, but from Rivendell onward, the elves are, as you say, much more grave and serious.
The remark about Hobbits being dull is just such popular-kid put down. "Oh you're not cool enough to hang out with us." Ugh!
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Date: 2017-10-28 02:57 am (UTC)The remark about Hobbits being dull is just such popular-kid put down. "Oh you're not cool enough to hang out with us." Ugh!