Images of Paradise: comparisons - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lathriel · 03-22-2005, 06:07 PM

Well, the paradise Pullman describes is very different. Let me rephrase that. After the dead are freed they become part of the earth,trees,grass etc. This has a peaceful feeling (for me). However, Tolkien's paradise (#2) is where people are actually still in a whole form whereas in Pullman's books they go back to the earth. Very different but from both I get a sense of tranquility.

03-22-2005, 06:07 PM	#12
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	Well, the paradise Pullman describes is very different. Let me rephrase that. After the dead are freed they become part of the earth,trees,grass etc. This has a peaceful feeling (for me). However, Tolkien's paradise (#2) is where people are actually still in a whole form whereas in Pullman's books they go back to the earth. Very different but from both I get a sense of tranquility. __________________ Back again