March 13
Day 72
Basic Reading:
The Children of Húrin: Chapter 14: The Journey of Morwen and Niënor to Nargothrond
*Read the second third of this chapter today.
Supplementary Reading:
Background:
The Peoples of Middle-Earth: Part Two, Section XII. The Problem of Ros
Prior Versions:
The Book of Lost Tales 2: II. Turambar and the Foalókë - Commentary section 3: Miscellaneous Matters, (vi) The stature of Elves and Men
Enrichment Activities:
Maps:
Beleriand: Doriath, Nargothrond, River Narog, River Sirion, Amon Ethir, High Faroth
Timeline: First Age 496
Other: Look up illustrations of the meeting of Niënor and Glaurung.
Discussion Questions:
1. How could Mablung’s plan have been improved?
2. Why do some people remain calm when others panic?
3. Is there any hope for the children of Húrin?