I think I can say that LOTR has had a great influence on me. Some of the charakters have become role models for me, e.g. the Elves. I love their calm but yet resolute manner. It's true that before I read the books I was often easily irascible and impulsive, and now I try to stay cool and polite. Of course, I've gotten older since I've read the book (at 13) and at that age changes are absolutely normal, but I think it helped my through that time, hackneyed as it sounds.
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