A very interesting topic of discussion. I am of the opinion that the question is not as straight forward as it seems. I dont believe Tolkein was interested in defining either one as the "stronger" so to speak. Middle Earth and all its tales were essentially human. Tolkein merely used fantastic characters and places to entertain readers. I think that the true strength in LOTR is in the basic inherant goodness of humankind manifested in frodo and sam. For even Melkor was not of wholly evil origin.
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