JRRT's closely balanced M-E arguments - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tuor in Gondolin · 05-17-2008, 07:49 PM

I've been musing on an aspect of JRRT's writings, specifically
his way of presenting closely reasoned and balanced
arguments on various arguments/situations. For example,
the various claims of groups to the treasure of Smaug/Erebor,
and Aldarion and Erendis and their discordant world views.
One wonders if there are other such instances and to what
extent such an approach aids or hinders story
developement in M-E. Are there other such instances that
come to mind?

05-17-2008, 07:49 PM	#1
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	JRRT's closely balanced M-E arguments I've been musing on an aspect of JRRT's writings, specifically his way of presenting closely reasoned and balanced arguments on various arguments/situations. For example, the various claims of groups to the treasure of Smaug/Erebor, and Aldarion and Erendis and their discordant world views. One wonders if there are other such instances and to what extent such an approach aids or hinders story developement in M-E. Are there other such instances that come to mind? __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'