... early affinity to the Void. Genesis 1:1 begins by describing the newly created earth as formless and empty until God creates the light which he deems to be "good." With this passage, the negativity of the dark or the formless void is immediately suggested. These biblical associations solidify the notion of Melkor as the ultimate Evil. Melkor's character functions as the source ... of Middle-earth becomes much more accessible through Tolkien's subtle allusions of Judeo-Christian themes. The creation story provides an initial connective point to the real world. Furthermore, similarities b...

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