In his analysis of the historical lore of Númenor, Michael N. Stanton said close affinities are demonstrated between Elves and the descendants of Men of the West, not only in terms of blood heritage but also in "moral probity and nobility of demeanor", which gradually weakened over time due to "time, forgetfulness, and, in no small part, the machinations of Sauron". The cultural ties between the Men of Gondor and Elves is reflected in the names of certain characters: for instance, Finduilas of Dol Amroth, the wife of Denethor and the sister of Prince Imrahil, share the same name as an Elf princess who lived during the First Age.