LOTR: Did Legolas Betray His Father By Going To The Council of Elrond?
One of the most difficult relationships to watch unfolding duringThe Hobbitmovie trilogy was that between Legolas and his father. AlthoughThranduil was a good monarch to his people, and placed their welfare above all else, the same enduring love didn’t always apply to his son in the film version. Their relationship with one another was tense at the best of times. He seemed constantly disapproving of Legolas’ choices, including his admiration of Tauriel, his decision to help the men of Lake Town, and his involvement in the Battle of the Five Armies....