1) This passage describes the early history of the Elves in Valinor, a time referred to as the "golden age". It introduces Finwe, Miriel, and their son Feanor. 2) Miriel grew tired after giving birth to Feanor and fell into a deep sleep, eventually dying. Finwe later remarried to Indis and had two more sons, which angered Feanor. 3) Melkor, who had been pardoned by Manwe but lost his place of power, began spreading lies and distrust among the Elves, particularly targeting Feanor. He sought to turn Feanor against the Valar.

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2. Chapter Six…The Golden Age All three of the kindred's of Elves are in Valinor. This was the “golden age”; the Eldar were full grown in body and mind, while the Noldor discovered new techniques such as speech and song. Miriel and Finwe had a son named Feanor.

3. A Time for Sorrow Finwe wanted more children but his wife Miriel had already spent all her energy on Feanor. So Finwe sent her to Irmo at Lorien to rejuvenate her. She fell asleep in the Gardens of Lorien and her spirit left her. For awhile Finwe visited her body everyday but he later stopped visiting her. Finwe gave all of his love to his son after.

4. Turmoil Inside of the Family Finwe got married for a second time to Indis the Fair, who already had two children(Finglofin and Finarfin). Feanor was mad at his father for remarrying and lived apart from them. Melkor’s term ended and Manwe ended up pardoning him but he still lost his place of power.

5. Melkor’s Anger Melkor believed that the Eldar were the reason for his downfall so he hated them. He seeked friendship with them, doing favors for them to gain their trust. Noldor and Feanor learned a lot from him. Some people said that they shouldn’t have listened to his hidden knowledge.

6. Chapter 7 Feanor using all of his power made the Silmarils. They appeared to be three great jewels, but it wasn’t known what substance they were made out of. Melkor wanted the Silmarils and tried to find a way to kill Feanor and end his friendship with the Valar and the elves. Melkor spread lies about Feanor. Feanor greedily loved the Silmarils. Melkor plotted Feanor against the Valar with these lies.

7. Continued… Feanor started threatening his half brother Fingolfin infront of everybody The Valar figured out that Melkor was the root of all the lies. They punished Feanor for threatening his brother; he was kicked out of Tirion for twelve years. Melkor left Valinor before he was punished for his actions Melkor tried gaining Feanor’s trust but Feanor didn’t give in.