Light
In The Silmarillion, light, which takes many forms, symbolizes beauty, reason, hope, and creativity. Light appears first as the Flame Imperishable, the part of Ilúvatar’s power that gives life, brings things into being…
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Darkness
Darkness symbolizes evil, obscurity, fear, and helplessness in The Silmarillion. Melkor repeatedly destroys the light created by the Valar and brings darkness to the world, using shadow as a shield to hide beneath and…
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The Silmarils
The Silmarils are three diamond-like jewels created by the elf Fëanor that contain the light of the Two Trees of Valinor. Though they’re indestructible and incorruptible, blessed by the Vala Varda to burn anything…
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