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The X Phial · 11-03-2003, 08:19 PM

We were actually discussing something similar to this in chat tonight. Does Tolkien represent rehabilition after treachery? It's a different track, but the same theme. We were specifically discussing Maedhros and Maglor. We decided that they come the closest to rehabilitation. What keeps them from repenting, though, is the loyalty you mention. They are loyal to the oath they swore in Valinor. So, loyalty can also be a negative thing, when it is to the wrong purpose.

P.S. Welcome to the Downs.

[ November 03, 2003: Message edited by: The X Phial ]

11-03-2003, 08:19 PM	#3
The X Phial Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Out there with the truth. Come find me. Posts: 317	We were actually discussing something similar to this in chat tonight. Does Tolkien represent rehabilition after treachery? It's a different track, but the same theme. We were specifically discussing Maedhros and Maglor. We decided that they come the closest to rehabilitation. What keeps them from repenting, though, is the loyalty you mention. They are loyal to the oath they swore in Valinor. So, loyalty can also be a negative thing, when it is to the wrong purpose. P.S. Welcome to the Downs. [ November 03, 2003: Message edited by: The X Phial ] __________________ But then there was a star danced, and under that was I born.