This makes 23 ans that the trilogy of Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson was released on screens. But until today, there is a mystery that continues revive discussions on this cult work. It concerns the disappearance of Haleth, son of Hama.
Haleth completely disappears from the film without explanation.
In the film, Haleth, a frightened young boy, took refuge in Helm’s Deep alongside the inhabitants of Rohan. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towersit is presented as the son of Háma, the captain of Théoden’s royal guard. The fate of his father, who was killed by a Warg during a patrol, reinforced the emotion around his character.
However, Haleth mysteriously disappears during the Battle of Helm’s Deep. Before the fight, he shares a conversation with Aragorn, about the fear and despair of the men of Rohan. The latter then tried to comfort him by telling him.
After this scene, Haleth is seen on the walls of the fortress, alongside the soldier, Aldor. The latter then shoots the first arrow which triggers the battle. And Haleth disappears into the chaos. It no longer appears neither among the survivors nor among the dead. Thus, Haleth completely disappears from the films. No mention of his fate or a possible conclusion to his story is given.
The void leaves room for speculation
Since then, the subject has come up regularly on forums, social networks and YouTube channels dedicated to the Tolkien universe. Many see in this disappearance a “missed opportunity” to develop a character super interesting.
Haleth could have symbolized the hope and endurance of ordinary people caught in war. Why was his story left unresolved?
A user of TheOneRing.net
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Other fans, however, consider that this limitation reflects the reality of war. Indeed, in every battle, many lives are shattered without their stories being told.
The hypotheses surrounding his disappearance
Middle-earth enthusiasts have put forward several theories. A skeptical but realistic hypothesis suggests that Haleth could have die during the Battle of Helm’s Deep. His tragic end simply wouldn’t have been shown on screen. On the other hand, more optimistic fans believe that Haleth could have been sent to Edoras after the battle, where he would have found peace.
What if Haleth’s disappearance was a deliberate choice of Peter Jackson and his team ? Indeed, it is entirely possible that they decided not to develop this character to better focus on the main plot.
Some even see an artistic intention. The directors would have wanted to illustrate the countless anonymous destinies of the inhabitants of Middle-earth through his case.
Despite these speculations, the mystery remains.
