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thoughtsontolkien.wordpress.com
What is the purpose of Faramir's character? He is one of the most beloved characters of The Lord of the Rings, but admittedly his character does very little to "advance" the plot. While his scenes with Frodo in Henneth Annun are moving, he changes nothing about Frodo's course (other than supplying him with more food,... |
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nathangoldwag.wordpress.com
Credit: Aronja-Art Today I want to talk about how magic works in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and associated legendarium, as well as how systems of morality and values function in his world--as the two are fundamentally linked in a way that cannot really be discussed separately. This isn't an original topic to... |
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scifiwright.com
[AI summary] The text is a critical review of a book review by Mr. Wilson, which is deemed juvenile, cynical, and dismissive of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The author of the text, John C. Wright, critiques Wilson's review for its arrogance, lack of genuine curiosity, and tendency to mock rather than engage with the subject matter. Wright argues that Wilson's criticism is not an artistic judgment but rather a form of propaganda aligned with a cynical worldview. He contrasts Wilson's approach with the depth and richness of Tolkien's world-building, calling Wilson an 'Autumn Man' who represents a nihilistic and emotionally shallow perspective. The text emphasizes the importance of appreciating art and literature that speaks to the human spirit and the dangers o... |
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thoughtsontolkien.wordpress.com
The brilliance of Tolkien's writing is that it slowly envelops us, drawing us into the world he has created without our even realizing it. Just as Lucy slips into Narnia without noticing the coats changing into trees, by reading Tolkien we become enmeshed in Middle-earth without seeing the borders that we have passed. This is... |
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