Yes, Finrod, Saruman is also a good example of envy. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I didn't want to say that it was impossible to find examples of the sin/vitue couples. Probably, most of you will find them much quicker and better than me [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
As another example of the couple Envy/Kindness I have been thinking of Gollum/Frodo:
Gollum envies Frodo, as the actual Ring-bearer, he wants the Ring, and tries to take it from Frodo; even at the end, at Mount Doom, he wants the Ring and, paradoxically, his envy is what saves Frodo.
Frodo is kind to Gollum because he undestands him. His kindness to Gollum almost saves Smeagol, and in the end, Frodo's kindness towards Gollum is also what saves him at Mount Doom.
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But it is said that not until that hour had such cold thoughts ruled Finrod; for indeed she whom he had loved was Amarië of the Vanyar, and she went not with him into exile.
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