Tolkien uses a deus ex machina — the arrival of the huorns — to give victory in
the Battle of Helm's Deep to the Rohirrim. Does it work or not?
What other examples can you think of in LOTR and Tolkien's other works?
Is this laziness on Tolkien's part, or does it serve a greater purpose?
One of the ways that Tolkien's heroes show their nobility is by being merciful
to their enemies. How is this illustrated here? Why do you think
Tolkien emphasizes this trait? The mercy shown to vanquished foes does not
extend to Orcs. Why?
Inferno.
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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
