Beren and Lúthien

Main Characters and Their Development

• Beren — a man, son of Barahir, who falls in love with the elven princess Lúthien. His love for Lúthien and desire to be with her lead him to incredible feats and trials. Beren shows courage and determination as he embarks on dangerous quests to win Lúthien's hand, including stealing a Silmaril from Morgoth's crown.
• Lúthien — an elven princess, daughter of King Thingol and Melian. She is known for her incredible beauty and magical abilities. Lúthien plays a key role in the story, demonstrating strength and resolve as she rescues Beren and aids him in his mission. Her love for Beren is so strong that she is willing to sacrifice everything for him.
• Thingol — King of Doriath, father of Lúthien. Initially, he opposes his daughter's union with a mortal man, but eventually agrees, setting Beren the seemingly impossible task of retrieving a Silmaril from Morgoth's crown.
• Melian — a Maia, wife of Thingol and mother of Lúthien. She possesses great wisdom and magical power, and although she does not always intervene directly, her presence and counsel significantly influence the course of events.
• Morgoth — the main antagonist, the dark lord who possesses the Silmarils. He is the source of much of the world's woes, and his defeat becomes one of the primary goals of Beren and Lúthien.