The Seven Deadly Sins in Middle-earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lhunardawen · 08-21-2003, 03:50 AM

Another example of Humility/Pride is Manwe and Melkor. Manwe was appointed by Iluvatar to rule over Arda, but even so, he still acknowledges the will of Iluvatar and accepts that there are some things beyond his control and power which only Iluvatar can deal with. (Remember the case of Earendil, Elwing, and their children?)
On the other hand, Melkor seeks dominion in everything. If I am right, I think he even wants to usurp Iluvatar's rule over the whole of Ea, as he showed during the Ainulindale. He would not even humble himself before Manwe and the Valar, and even before Iluvatar. What pride!

[ August 21, 2003: Message edited by: Lhunardawen ]

08-21-2003, 03:50 AM	#11
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Another example of Humility/Pride is Manwe and Melkor. Manwe was appointed by Iluvatar to rule over Arda, but even so, he still acknowledges the will of Iluvatar and accepts that there are some things beyond his control and power which only Iluvatar can deal with. (Remember the case of Earendil, Elwing, and their children?) On the other hand, Melkor seeks dominion in everything. If I am right, I think he even wants to usurp Iluvatar's rule over the whole of Ea, as he showed during the Ainulindale. He would not even humble himself before Manwe and the Valar, and even before Iluvatar. What pride! [ August 21, 2003: Message edited by: Lhunardawen ]