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.
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.
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.
How is qualified again, “fiercest soul to have ever lived in Arda”, or something along those lines?
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.
Thank you for the quote!