February 19

Day 50

Basic Reading: 

    The Children of Húrin: Chapter 5: Túrin in Doriath
    *Read the second fourth of this chapter today, so that you have finished about half.

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Supplementary Reading:

• Background:

  • The Children of Húrin: Appendix, (1) The Evolution of the Great Tales

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Enrichment Activities:

• Maps:  

  • Beleriand: Doriath, Dor-lómin, Hithlum, Menegroth, Angband

• Timeline: First Age 484

• Other: Look up illustrations of Menegroth. 

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Discussion Questions:

    1. Why did Túrin compare himself to Beren?
    2. How might three years in the north-marches have influenced Túrin’s character?
    3. What might be behind Saeros’ ill-will toward Túrin?