Rhud I disagree with your statement that every theme is overt-else how can we always find new depth each time we read it??
I haven't read the original thread on this subject, simply because the above posts seemed to suggest it was nearing venomous!
Personally I don't see how assuming that gay subtexts etc. are present is any more intelligent or "open-minded" than assuming that they aren't-each is simply that, an assumption. Based on the facts I think that the male-male relationships between the hobbits, Gimli-Legolas etc are simply brotherly and comradely, as there is no real suggestion to the contrary. Strong love between members of the same gender does not have to be sexual in its nature, nor do I believe that it is in these cases.
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