Dudes,
Am I mis-reading something here or is Bethberry suddenly being accused of being the discussion board equivalent of a deranged Sumo-wrestler?
I've read this thread with great interest, and I admire Beth for stepping up to the plate and posting some comments in regards to Tolkien that have made even me uncomfortable.
I mean, who likes it when someone comes in and starts debunking something that you really, really love?
It's like finding out that your one-and-only can't fold his own shirts, or something equally distressing.
But in the end, I have to say that the sort of discourse that has been happening on this thread is ultimately very healthy and helpful to us as readers and admirers of art.
By digesting a beloved works' flaws we are sometimes able to appreciate it and our attitude toward it on a deeper level.
The good stuff begins to stand out more that way.
And anyway, even if it ultimately doesn't, it's not like it would be Beth's fault.
I find that Beth has a lot of authority on the subject of language and grammar, and I am willing to read more; doesn't mean I have to agree with any of it, but that's the beauty of a balanced debate.
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