The Children of Húrin

Main Characters and Their Development

• Túrin Turambar - The main protagonist of the book, son of Húrin and Morwen. His life is filled with tragedies and misfortunes caused by the curse placed on his family by the dark lord Morgoth. Túrin grows up in exile, becomes a great warrior, but his pride and stubbornness often lead to disaster. He takes on many names, including Neithan and Turambar, and ultimately, not knowing that his sister Niënor is his sister, marries her. Upon learning the truth, he ends his life by suicide.
• Niënor Níniel - Túrin's sister, daughter of Húrin and Morwen. After the disappearance of her brother and father, she sets out to find Túrin but falls under the spell of the dragon Glaurung, loses her memory, and becomes Níniel. She falls in love with Túrin, unaware that he is her brother, and marries him. After the truth is revealed, she throws herself into a river and dies.
• Húrin Thalion - Father of Túrin and Niënor, husband of Morwen. He was captured by Morgoth after the Battle of Nirnaeth Arnoediad and cursed to witness the suffering of his family. Húrin remains imprisoned for many years but is eventually released and tries to find the remnants of his family.
• Morwen Eledhwen - Mother of Túrin and Niënor, wife of Húrin. She stays in Dor-lómin after her husband's capture and sends Túrin to Doriath to save him from danger. Morwen is a strong and proud woman who fights for her children until the end.
• Glaurung - A dragon, servant of Morgoth, who plays a key role in the tragedy of Túrin and Niënor. He uses his enchantments to manipulate them and ruin their lives.