Parallels with Christianity, and their effect on his work - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 08-18-2003, 11:35 PM

The nature of mercy in Professor Tolkien's work reminds me of the role it plays in Mikhail Bulgakov's Master and Margarita which itself links back to good old Faustus. *wink wink*

The climax of Bulgakov's novel largely depended upon a single act of mercy, just as, to a certain extent, did the LotR.

And while mercy has never been trademarked by Christianity, it's presence, to me, is of the highest importance in two of my favorite books (LotR & Margarita) that deal with the re-telling of certain Christian themes.

A bit off the original topic, I fear. Back to your regularly scheduled posting now.

08-18-2003, 11:35 PM	#17
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	The nature of mercy in Professor Tolkien's work reminds me of the role it plays in Mikhail Bulgakov's Master and Margarita which itself links back to good old Faustus. wink wink The climax of Bulgakov's novel largely depended upon a single act of mercy, just as, to a certain extent, did the LotR. And while mercy has never been trademarked by Christianity, it's presence, to me, is of the highest importance in two of my favorite books (LotR & Margarita) that deal with the re-telling of certain Christian themes. A bit off the original topic, I fear. Back to your regularly scheduled posting now. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~