On the subject of evil, Tolkien wasn't using an oversimplification of evil, he was operating on the theory establishe by St. Augustine (or maybe it was Aquinas, oh well.) In his theory, evil wasn't really anything...it existed as simply the denial or corruption of the good. Such it is with evil in ME, for example the corruption elves to make orcs. Anyway, I'd better get back on topic.
Positive: strengthening of the virtues of friendship and honesty (anytime in LOTR anyone lies, they end up losing out in some way)
Negative: a world where certain escapists can "hide" from their problems
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06-11-2003, 11:11 AM
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