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[Restorer]

I think he missed Iluvatar's most important direct intervention, the resurection of Gandalf. The story implies that Gandalf's soul (or whatever) had left Arda itself. Thus he was far beyond the power or influence of the Valar. Only Iluvatar could send him back.

Excellent essay.

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