Maeglin appears to have been conceived to know the bitterness of being bettered by others, to see what he himself desired taken by one he sees as lesser....
Author Reply: Oh yes! I recently read a story written by Ecthelion, The breach in the walls, with explores this same bitterness, only here it is truly too late and beyond redemption. Besides Túrin, I think Maeglin is one of these characters who had a lot of options in his life and could have gone many directions (not oath bound as the Fëanorians), but instead... Thanks for the review(s)! They are so wonderful and encouraging! |
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