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Mattius · 11-24-2002, 07:32 AM

I disagree that "Morgoth let him go", there is a quote in the Silm. (I haven't got a copy with me) that says something like, Morgoth would take prisoners and then after years of torture simply let them go to create rumours between the Men and Elves. It goes on to say that the realised would be shunned. I believe that this is what happened with Hurin.

To pick up on an eailer point, greatness does not always have to be measured with might. Perhaps it took much more courage for Beren to cut the Great Jewel from the Iron Crown than it ever did for Hurin to stand up to Morgoth. However, if it was in Hurins character to defy the Evil One then surely he is the greatest.

Sorry about going in circles, I have started a topic that has so many answers!

11-24-2002, 07:32 AM	#34
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	I disagree that "Morgoth let him go", there is a quote in the Silm. (I haven't got a copy with me) that says something like, Morgoth would take prisoners and then after years of torture simply let them go to create rumours between the Men and Elves. It goes on to say that the realised would be shunned. I believe that this is what happened with Hurin. To pick up on an eailer point, greatness does not always have to be measured with might. Perhaps it took much more courage for Beren to cut the Great Jewel from the Iron Crown than it ever did for Hurin to stand up to Morgoth. However, if it was in Hurins character to defy the Evil One then surely he is the greatest. Sorry about going in circles, I have started a topic that has so many answers! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?