Turin had all the basic attributes of Aragorn but one; the willingness to ask
for or accept help, particularly from Higher Powers. The one exception,
for Turin, was when he decided to go after Glaurung; he asked for help, and
received it, not just from a fellow human but also from a Higher Power.
Tuor, on the other hand, literally channeled Ulmo, and before that sought and
received help from Ulmo.
Frodo also channeled a Higher Power when he called the name of Elbereth: "he
heard himself crying aloud: O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!" Sam does the same
against Shelob even though he has no idea what he is saying.
The Witch-king also channels a Higher Power, and so may Sauron. In letter
210 Tolkien explains that the Witch-king is more powerful before the gates of
Minas Tirith because Sauron has vested him with command of his armies;
apparently Tolkien is speaking of more than just a title.
Aragorn, as the rightful king of men, is ordained like the kings of the old
testament or the Middle Ages. He was Eru's instrument on earth, a hollow
bone, channeling divine energy. This is why he could face down the Nazgul
and why, later, he could face down Sauron himself through the palantir.
Inheritance alone does not confer this blessing. The royal house of
Numenor lost Eru's blessing. Turin lost Eru's blessing. And the
hobbits gained Eru's blessing, despite their humble
status.
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"‘I think he was a silly little man,' said Councillor Tompkins. ‘Worthless, in fact; no use to Society at all.'
"‘Oh, I don't know,' said Atkins, who was nobody of importance, just a schoolmaster. ‘I am not so sure: it depends on what you mean by use .'
"‘No practical or economic use,' said Tompkins. . . .
. . .
"‘It is proving very useful indeed,' said the Second Voice. ‘As a holiday, and a refreshment. It is splendid for convalescence; and not only for that, for many it is the best introduction to the Mountains. It works wonders in some cases. I am sending more and more there. They seldom have to come back.'"
