Since we're still technically on this chapter, I thought of another reason to feel little pity for Túrin.
The man was
warned of Morgoth's special hatred of his family, and the curse thereof.
When Túrin had been healed at Eithel Ivrin after accidentally killing Beleg, Gwindor told him that his father Húrin lived, and that
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'.....rumour of him runs through Angband that he still defies Morgoth; and Morgoth has laid a curse upon him and all his kin.'
'That I do believe,' said Túrin.
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You'd think being told that an incarnate evil Vala has it in for you might cause one to be especially mindful of one's conduct, and to seek the advice of the wise. Yet Túrin still found it in himself to scorn Gelmir and Arminas in Nargothrond, spurning the counsel of none other than Ulmo.
Nah. Túrin had it rougher than many, but still the road laid out for him by Morgoth had many branches. Túrin had many opportunities to turn aside, and ultimately the blame is his that he did not.