There's something very profound about the idea of Turin and Nienor be raised to the level of the Gods as a result of their suffering at the hands of Morgoth, but I haven't been able to put my finger on exactly what it is.
Perhaps it's because there was a suspension of the natural workings of their free will under Morgoth's curse, Eru's gift and "guarantee" to both his Children and the Ainur (or, if not a suspension, then a "twisting" or most terrible subversion of that free will). I really can't think of another instance where "innocents" become so victimized and brutalized by Melkor without any hope of self-determination or path to personal redemption. If free will and doom have some sort of dynamic relationship (and I believe they do
), then Nienor and Turin were denied, during their time in Arda Marred, their due legacy as Children of Iluvatar. For this unfathomable loss of the very heart of their existence, perhaps the only "grace" that Eru could afford them that could truly redress their suffering and "staining" was bestowing them with such an honour. What say you?
MaidenOfTheShieldarm wrote: |
However, why doesn't Húrin also get revenge at the Dagor Dagorath? He suffered as much as they did, and he knowingly made the sacrifice. They didn't. Doesn't seem very fair.
I think that's just it. He
knowingly made the sacrifice. His free will remained intact, despite his years of torment at the hands of Morgoth. His full awareness of the consequences of the curse was the entire point of the curse, while Turin and Nienor (and let's not forget poor Morwen) were never aware of the forces acting upon them, and were denied even the possibility of finding their own freely chosen paths (even if those would lead to suffering and failing).
OT: Maiden, I always use Picture Gear to resize or reduce the "K factor" of my pictures when the need arises. Very quick and user friendly (it has to be if I can use it!
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