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MatthewM · 12-12-2006, 10:50 AM

As Tolkien has stated that his story does not relate to WWII, this is but an idea that popped into my head and made a connection during my Western Civilization class as we discussed World War II.

The power of Hitler's voice is undoubtedly known as harsh, fierce, influential, and captivating. The voice of Saruman in his magic was not fierce or harsh, but certainly influential and captivating. It influenced people to do the speaker's bidding, like Hitler did as he brainwashed thousands of Germans to conform to Nazism.

It's unfair to compare a real madman such as Hitler to the treachery of Saruman, but I am talking strictly voice here, and not in actions.

Has anybody else made this kind of connection?

12-12-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	The Voice of Saruman / The Voice of Hitler As Tolkien has stated that his story does not relate to WWII, this is but an idea that popped into my head and made a connection during my Western Civilization class as we discussed World War II. The power of Hitler's voice is undoubtedly known as harsh, fierce, influential, and captivating. The voice of Saruman in his magic was not fierce or harsh, but certainly influential and captivating. It influenced people to do the speaker's bidding, like Hitler did as he brainwashed thousands of Germans to conform to Nazism. It's unfair to compare a real madman such as Hitler to the treachery of Saruman, but I am talking strictly voice here, and not in actions. Has anybody else made this kind of connection? __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring