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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
[[Húrin Thalion|Húrin]] was born to [[Galdor of Dor-lómin|Galdor]] and [[Hareth]], and was the older brother to [[Huor]]. In young adulthood, [[Húrin Thalion|Húrin]] and [[Huor]] were involved in an orc skirmish where they were overrun. They were saved by the grace of [[Ulmo]] and taken by [[eagles]] to the hidden city of [[Gondolin]] where they stayed for a year and learned of [[Elves|Elven]] lore. They soon yearned for their own people and were given leave to return to their homeland; however they were forced to swear an oath never to reveal the secrets of Gondolin.
[[Húrin]] was born to [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] and [[Hareth]], and was the older brother to [[Huor]]. In young adulthood, [[Húrin]] and [[Huor]] were involved in an orc skirmish where they were overrun. They were saved by the grace of [[Ulmo]] and taken by [[eagles]] to the hidden city of [[Gondolin]] where they stayed for a year and learned of [[Elves|Elven]] lore. They soon yearned for their own people and were given leave to return to their homeland; however they were forced to swear an oath never to reveal the secrets of Gondolin.


On his return, Húrin married [[Morwen]], and shortly after [[Túrin]] and [[Urwen]] ([[Lalaith]]) were born.
On his return, Húrin married [[Morwen]], and shortly after [[Túrin]] and [[Lalaith]] were born.


[[File:Alan Lee - The Childhood of Túrin.jpg|left|thumb|''The Childhood of Túrin'' by [[Alan Lee]]]]
As Túrin grew up he was loved less than his sister and matured quickly; he had a fierce temper much like his father but was also quick to pity. Sorrowfully, Lalaith was soon consumed by the [[Evil Breath]] and perished, though her beauty was not forgotten.
As Túrin grew up he was loved less than his sister and matured quickly; he had a fierce temper much like his father but was also quick to pity. Sorrowfully, Lalaith was soon consumed by the [[Evil Breath]] and perished, though her beauty was not forgotten.


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As the [[Great Enemy]] grew, Húrin set out to wage war at the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] leaving his family.
As the [[Great Enemy]] grew, Húrin set out to wage war at the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] leaving his family.
 
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==Analysis==
[[Category:The Children of Húrin chapters]]
This chapter lays much of the foundations for the life of the children of Húrin, focusing on the history of Húrin and the development of his eldest son, Túrin. These are the two main characters within the chapter. Although Húrin is illustrated as a rounded, balanced figure, Morwen is shown as a cold but strong mother, realistic and perhaps already defeated; perhaps little empathy is asked to be drawn from the reader for her.
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Túrin however is developed as a complex, and already intriguing, character. His early childhood is the basis of much of his character, and there may be much in this time which can be seen to affect his later behavior and temperament:
 
* His mother was a stern, cool woman - a distant figure for a child.
* Túrin's father was away much at the marches. He greatly revered his father, and from him learned to see how [[Men]] had bettered themselves by learning from the Elves.
* His primary companion was an older, lowly servant, Sador, whom he respected greatly.
* The death of his sister, Lalaith, was a disturbing memory and he received no comfort from his parents but sought solace from Sador.
 
Túrin's childhood was not an easy one. Both of his parents were remote figures - he admired them greatly and from them became a self-disciplined, stern and independent child - attributes well required for his later life.
 
The death of his sister, whom he treasured dearly, from a pestilence delivered by [[Morgoth]], demonstrated how even at an early age he had the independence to deal with a deep grief. He must have felt a huge anger at The Enemy for taking away a crucial part of his life and this must have remained with him for a very long time.
 
His friendship with Sador illustrates a common trait amongst families of the ruling classes for children to search out a companion from the enclosed circle around them. Perhaps this was Túrin's choice as a mature child or perhaps no other children lived within close quarters. Whatever the reason, Túrin's respect for Sador and his deep ability to pity others can be seen in his giving of the elven knife to support Sador in his work.
[[Category:The Children of Húrin chapters|Childhood of Turin]]

Latest revision as of 11:03, 17 August 2022

The Children of Húrin chapters
  1. The Childhood of Túrin
  2. The Battle of Unnumbered Tears
  3. The Words of Húrin and Morgoth
  4. The Departure of Túrin
  5. Túrin in Doriath
  6. Túrin among the Outlaws
  7. Of Mîm the Dwarf
  8. The Land of Bow and Helm
  9. The Death of Beleg
  10. Túrin in Nargothrond
  11. The Fall of Nargothrond
  12. The Return of Túrin to Dor-lómin
  13. The Coming of Túrin into Brethil
  14. The Journey of Morwen and Niënor
  15. Niënor in Brethil
  16. The Coming of Glaurung
  17. The Death of Glaurung
  18. The Death of Túrin

The Childhood of Túrin is the first chapter of The Children of Húrin.

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

Húrin was born to Galdor and Hareth, and was the older brother to Huor. In young adulthood, Húrin and Huor were involved in an orc skirmish where they were overrun. They were saved by the grace of Ulmo and taken by eagles to the hidden city of Gondolin where they stayed for a year and learned of Elven lore. They soon yearned for their own people and were given leave to return to their homeland; however they were forced to swear an oath never to reveal the secrets of Gondolin.

On his return, Húrin married Morwen, and shortly after Túrin and Lalaith were born.

The Childhood of Túrin by Alan Lee

As Túrin grew up he was loved less than his sister and matured quickly; he had a fierce temper much like his father but was also quick to pity. Sorrowfully, Lalaith was soon consumed by the Evil Breath and perished, though her beauty was not forgotten.

Húrin was little at home, and Morwen was stern with her children, so Túrin looked toward his friend Sador for comfort, who was also called Hopafoot as his foot had been lost to an axe stroke gone awry. Sador was a lowly servant from whom Túrin learned much that he perhaps should have gathered from his mother; but she was a strong woman and cool in her emotions.

As the Great Enemy grew, Húrin set out to wage war at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad leaving his family.