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Child of the 7th Age · 10-02-2002, 06:32 PM

Rimbaud --

I do agree with your assessment of Frodo and Sam. Class is a definite factor. Indeed, at the beginning of the story, it is the single most important element in their relationship. In my mind, this is because the Shire is a definite "calque" on Victorian/Edwardian society which was running over with class consciousness.

My reservations about "class" do not apply to the Shire, but only those elements of Middle-earth which look back to an older model.

Just wanted to make the distinction clear.

sharon

10-02-2002, 06:32 PM	#36
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Rimbaud -- I do agree with your assessment of Frodo and Sam. Class is a definite factor. Indeed, at the beginning of the story, it is the single most important element in their relationship. In my mind, this is because the Shire is a definite "calque" on Victorian/Edwardian society which was running over with class consciousness. My reservations about "class" do not apply to the Shire, but only those elements of Middle-earth which look back to an older model. Just wanted to make the distinction clear. sharon __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.