POLL: LotR, Tolkien and You - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

dragongirlG · 05-29-2002, 09:56 AM

1. What is the theme of LOTR? d. Power of the Strong and Weak
All of these are strong themes, but I believe d (power of the strong and weak) is a basis for them.

2. Is there a secondary theme? If so, what is it? a. Good and Evil
3. Are there any contemporary references? If so please post your thoughts in the thread
Yes--the industrialization of the Shire and the advancement of technology; the destruction of the hobbits' simple pleasures

4. What type of work is lotr?
a. Nostalgic
Ultimately all three choices are good, but I think Tolkien mean to capture something that happened before his time; to recapture the past, you could say

5. How does lotr provide truths on the human condidtion?
a. Through metaphor

6. Which of the following moved you when you first read lotr?
(please check all that apply)

b. Gollum's faliure (just) to repent when interupted by Sam
All of the choices were heart-rendering, but that moment--so close to repenting!--ruined!

7. Which of the following would you choose to characterized lotr?
(please choose all that apply)

e. of deeper relevence imbeded in the story

8. How old were you when you first read lotr? 13

9. Do you feel you appreciation and understanding of of lotr increases with time?
Yes

As you grow and experience more, your understanding deepens of the story and you can relate to it more.

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05-29-2002, 09:56 AM	#1
dragongirlG Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Stock, the Shire Posts: 151	1. What is the theme of LOTR? d. Power of the Strong and Weak All of these are strong themes, but I believe d (power of the strong and weak) is a basis for them. 2. Is there a secondary theme? If so, what is it? a. Good and Evil 3. Are there any contemporary references? If so please post your thoughts in the thread Yes--the industrialization of the Shire and the advancement of technology; the destruction of the hobbits' simple pleasures 4. What type of work is lotr? a. Nostalgic Ultimately all three choices are good, but I think Tolkien mean to capture something that happened before his time; to recapture the past, you could say 5. How does lotr provide truths on the human condidtion? a. Through metaphor 6. Which of the following moved you when you first read lotr? (please check all that apply) b. Gollum's faliure (just) to repent when interupted by Sam All of the choices were heart-rendering, but that moment--so close to repenting!--ruined! 7. Which of the following would you choose to characterized lotr? (please choose all that apply) e. of deeper relevence imbeded in the story 8. How old were you when you first read lotr? 13 9. Do you feel you appreciation and understanding of of lotr increases with time? Yes As you grow and experience more, your understanding deepens of the story and you can relate to it more. [ May 29, 2002: Message edited by: dragongirlG ]