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Old 05-10-2003, 09:14 AM   #11
Morwen Tindomerel
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Morwen Tindomerel has just left Hobbiton.
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Hurin is not quite in his right mind, how can he be after twenty-eight years as Morgoth's prisoner? *And* he is definitely shadowed, not evil in himself but carrying Morgoth's malice with him and infecting others, (Tolkien himself says this several times).

Morgoth's curse works by exacerbating faults and failings that are already there. Morwen's foolish pride, Turin's violent impulsive temper, and above all Hurin's grief and anger over the fate of his family.

It is however significant that Hurin is still open to reason. Manthor's kindness and sympathy calm him and make him rational again. Had they been able to continue their conversation events in Brethil may have turned out quite differently.

Unlike his son the fault is not all on Hurin's side. He *is* insulted and mistreated, even the people of Brethil think their Chieftain's behavior outrageous. Yes he could have shown a little more reason and restraint but given what he's been through that's expecting too much even of a Hurin Thalion.
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