The Silmarillion is a novel containing five sections detailing mythology stories. Eru Illuvator creates the world, Ainur, Men, and Elves. Valar is tasked to prepare the way for Illuvator’s children, Elves and Men. Elves are immortal while Men are mortal. The story presents the mythology of the creation of the world and forms a conflict of interest among the characters. Melkor was gifted with singing and he convinced several Ainur to join him. However, Melkor was rebellious and selfish and wanted to take absolute control of the world. Valar is devastated by Melkor’s plan and decides to chase him away.
Aule creates Dwarves and Eru is unaware. Before long, Melkor is put into prison. Feanor, one of the epic Elves is proud after creating Silmarils, three jewels with extraordinary beauty. Melkor is jealous and longs for Silmarils. Feanor is known for his beautiful crafts. Melkor takes it upon himself to attack Feanor. Finally, he kills him. The book depicts some characters as wicked and others as great. The conflict between righteousness and mischief is constant throughout the story. The author creates a story similar to the bible theory of creation. From the book, Men dominate the world and are constantly tempted by an evil creature.
Melkor is depicted as an evil creature full of pride and greed. For instance, he humbles himself before Valar with the intent of planning retaliation for his incarceration. The Silmarillion story is similar to the biblical creation story. The author creates an imagery of a mythological world complete with people, animals, trees, and gods.
