Melian among the maia

[Faramir Jones]

Originally Posted by Belegorn

I do not think his ignorance of Morgoth's intentions diminished his courage, but it can be factored into what happened there. He is fighting for his life, they are trying to take him in alive. I think if Morgoth wanted them all wiped out Hurin would have fought just as hard but without the same outcome.

My opinion is that Húrin's true courage comes after he is captured, when Morgoth can do what he likes to him. Despite this, he mocks and defies him, calling him 'an escaped thrall of the Valar' the most deadful insult to someone claiming to be King of Arda, as well as pointing out that he had no mercy.