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**The Saucepan Man** · 01-30-2003, 07:23 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> However, this makes Tolkien extremely brilliant. (at least to me) Because this leaves readers to come up with their own connections to the story particuraly ones that effect them the most. Being able to relate to a story is what draws readers and Lord of the Rings does just that. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>This for me is the central point. People can draw from JRRT's works what works best for them. What I do not accept is any suggestion that, because someone does not hold a certain belief (whatever that may be), they cannot enjoy or appreciate the books as much as someone who does.<p>[ January 30, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

01-30-2003, 07:23 PM	#17
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> However, this makes Tolkien extremely brilliant. (at least to me) Because this leaves readers to come up with their own connections to the story particuraly ones that effect them the most. Being able to relate to a story is what draws readers and Lord of the Rings does just that. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>This for me is the central point. People can draw from JRRT's works what works best for them. What I do not accept is any suggestion that, because someone does not hold a certain belief (whatever that may be), they cannot enjoy or appreciate the books as much as someone who does.<p>[ January 30, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ] __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!