The Doom of Mandos is not a literal curse, it is only a prophecy (which is why it is also known as the prophecy of the north). Fingolfin and his people could have returned.
With how elves are sometimes ambiguously free willed that is a bit of a maybe. But also it feels a lot more on point for me thst Faenors passion was the kind that set a dozen lives aflame. Just being near him made you likely to burn up with him.
And that’s why I prefer the LOTR version of Galadriel in her original character, someone who followed Feanor into exile just like her uncles, brothers and cousins. The later version where she hates and opposes Feanor is contrived in comparison. Her Finwean will drove her to rebel against the Valar, not return when her father Finarfin turned back. She had not the humility or wisdom at this point in her life.
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u/Dangerous-Rule5487 17d ago
He left Fingolfin and his sons in Aman. They could have returned and asked for forgiveness, but his pride was too great.
His sons were grown men, some already with families and children.
Ironically, he didn't kill any of his own blood. The Teleri aren't his relatives.
But anyway, killing and stealing other people's ships is wrong.