LOTR: Why Are Stars So Important In Middle Earth?
It is well known that light, particularly that of the stars, is incredibly significant in the Lord of the Rings, because it is able to provide hope when things seem futile, to provide clarity when judgment is clouded, and to offer salvation to those who choose to turn towards it and bask in its glow. This is especially apparent in the light of Elendil, the most beloved star of the elves of Lothlorien, which is given to Frodo as a gift from Galadriel. This starlight rescues him on several occasions, it enables him to survive the battle against Shelob the spider demon and helps Sam break through the Silent Watchers to rescue his friend from the tower.
Many of the most significant characters' names in the books are formed around the elven word for star, which is ‘El’ for example ‘Elrond’ which means Star-dome, as in the dome that contains the stars, aka the night sky, Elbereth, which means Star queen, and Elessar, the royal name of Aragorn, which means Star-stone, referring to the stone that he was given by Arwen, as a sign of their love. These noble characters are named after the stars because the stars play an important part in the lore of Middle Earth, and especially in the coming of the elves and men into the world.
This Scene Was One Of The Most Harrowing To Create
When Eru first creates Middle Earth, and shows his Ainur a vision of the children he wants to bring forth to live in its lands, most of them are delighted to share in the joys that this new creation will bring. All except one (Melkor) who is jealous of the way Eru treats his new beings, and jealous of his power to create them in the first place, without any rules or regulations, like the ones he imposes on the Ainur.
Although Eru has good reason to be hesitant
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