Did Maeglin had a chance? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kin-strife · 06-09-2002, 11:17 AM

Perhaps Maeglin in Gondolin had a feeling of isolation often felt by immigrants in lands, though grander, still more alien and unfamiliar then the ones they were raised in. Being a descendant of the Moriquendi would have seperated him further. I'm sure this would have been alleviated some what by Turgon's great acceptance of him but as Maèdhros said, he had heard, and perhaps though about, Idril before he ever came to Gondolin. Her lack of regard for him may have played up in his twisted mind (twisted by his father?) on his existing insecurities as an outsider in Gondolin. This would be the kind of seed Morgoth would nurture until Maeglin was able to excuse himself for betraying Gondolin. I know I'm reaching here bit its a thought worth mentioning. Any way you look at it, however, the story of Maeglin is a tragic one.

06-09-2002, 11:17 AM	#1
Kin-strife Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 58	Perhaps Maeglin in Gondolin had a feeling of isolation often felt by immigrants in lands, though grander, still more alien and unfamiliar then the ones they were raised in. Being a descendant of the Moriquendi would have seperated him further. I'm sure this would have been alleviated some what by Turgon's great acceptance of him but as Maèdhros said, he had heard, and perhaps though about, Idril before he ever came to Gondolin. Her lack of regard for him may have played up in his twisted mind (twisted by his father?) on his existing insecurities as an outsider in Gondolin. This would be the kind of seed Morgoth would nurture until Maeglin was able to excuse himself for betraying Gondolin. I know I'm reaching here bit its a thought worth mentioning. Any way you look at it, however, the story of Maeglin is a tragic one. __________________ "Come away, O human child!/ To the waters and the wild/With a faery hand in hand,/ For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand."