The Conflict Between Selfishness And Selflessness In Greek Myth

In the second chapter of part two, there seems to be a conflict between selfishness and selflessness as the conception of heroism is brought to light. Heroism demands selflessness, a willingness to give oneself to a bigger cause. The Elves’ sacrifice is especially critical, as the destruction of the Ring would bring the end of their own power and all they have built with it. In contrast, Sauron understands only the desire for power. This characteristic is the weakness that those who fight Sauron must exploit in order to defeat him. Sauron on the other hand would not expect nor understand whoever tries to destroy the Ring as it means that person is denying himself or herself the power of the Ring. Of course destroying the ring or even merely