Summary
An overview of how J.R.R. Tolkien revised the dance scene featuring Melko/Morgoth over time.
Evolution of Tolkien's Dance Scene
Highlights
Revisions to the Melko/Morgoth Dance
Tolkien maintained the core structure of the dance scene involving Melko/Morgoth throughout his writings, though he significantly toned down the sexual suggestiveness found in earlier drafts as he refined the narrative.