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Rings of Power is introducing moral grayness to a series that doesn’t need it (www.polygon.com)

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago (6 children)

The quality issues of "Rings of Power" aside, for anyone who believes that Tolkien's works don't include moral grayness, there is only one response: Fëanor.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

How is qualified again, "iercest soul to have ever lived in Arda", or something along those lines?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The way I interprete Tolkien, I think he meant Fëanor as an example how even the best among the best can be corrupted by their hatred. He does not mince words in regards to Fëanor's positive attributes after all.

For Fëanor was made the mightiest in all parts of body and mind: in valour, in endurance, in beauty, in understanding, in skill, in strength and subtlety alike: of all the Children of Ilúvatar, and a bright flame was in him.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Thank you for the quote!

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