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the phantom · 12-04-2002, 06:58 PM

Hey Kuruharan! You can't drive the point home because not enough people out there are really taking the time to study the situation and then put themselves in Hurin's shoes to see what it would be like.

I spent about half and hour trying to imagine exactly what it would be like. Remember, those save the mightiest, who so much as looked into the eyes of Morgoth "fell into a pit of despair". He was a huge dark lord, eminating hatred, and crushing all hope with his mere presence. Hurin was actually unable to move for the majority of his captivity. Imagine that!! Being completely paralyzed, sitting in a stone chair, watching constant images of suffering and despair, unable to avert your eyes, and being faced with a presence powerful beyond your understanding that desired to turn your mind to darkness.

Please, read some sections about Morgoth's power, then read of his dealings with Hurin, and then take some time to imagine it, putting yourself in Hurin's shoes. If you do this you will realize the magnitude of Hurin's feat.

I understand your frustation Kuruharan.

[ December 04, 2002: Message edited by: the phantom ]

12-04-2002, 06:58 PM	#89
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Hey Kuruharan! You can't drive the point home because not enough people out there are really taking the time to study the situation and then put themselves in Hurin's shoes to see what it would be like. I spent about half and hour trying to imagine exactly what it would be like. Remember, those save the mightiest, who so much as looked into the eyes of Morgoth "fell into a pit of despair". He was a huge dark lord, eminating hatred, and crushing all hope with his mere presence. Hurin was actually unable to move for the majority of his captivity. Imagine that!! Being completely paralyzed, sitting in a stone chair, watching constant images of suffering and despair, unable to avert your eyes, and being faced with a presence powerful beyond your understanding that desired to turn your mind to darkness. Please, read some sections about Morgoth's power, then read of his dealings with Hurin, and then take some time to imagine it, putting yourself in Hurin's shoes. If you do this you will realize the magnitude of Hurin's feat. I understand your frustation Kuruharan. [ December 04, 2002: Message edited by: the phantom ] __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.