Silmarillion Quote Analysis.

During the days after Melkor had stolen the silmarils Feanor had grown angry, and wanted revenge on Melkor. He brought up the idea of a war against Melkor, after all he had done, saying to his people: "So! Then will this valiant people send forth the heir alone into banishment with his sons only, and return to their bondage? But if any of you will come with me, I say to them: Is sorrow foreboded to you? But in Aman we have seen it. In Aman we have come through bliss to woe. The other now we will try: through sorrow to find joy; or freedom, at the least". (Tolkien 91)
The author uses this quote to produce excitement and suspense for the reader, and portrays Feanor's character trait that he is very devoted to the silmarils and the world of Arda. I chose this quote because it is important to the story, and is powerful in the way that it makes the reader want to see more about the character and story. The author's diction creates an air of excitement and emotion over the character, and also shows the time period a little, as it is very formal because of his choice of words such as "foreboded", "woe", and "heir", which would not usually be used in informal conversations. It is also created by his very formal and intelligent grammar and punctuation. It is important to the plot of the story as it starts the second conflict between Melkor (now called "Morgoth") and the races of Arda.