'high', purged of the gross: culture

[mark12_30]

Gorwingel wrote:

he could have, very possibly, been trying to change the lives of his readers by subconsciously sneaking in his own observances on habits in our culture, and telling us (subconsciously again) how to effect our culture by mildly changing the way we act (manners, language, etc.).

Very intriguing; who agrees?

Has it worked on you?
On other Tolkien enthusiasts that you know?