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good thesis davem
There certainly is a link between the lack of cultural identity and the mythology that JRRT presents. And it would be one of the factors that caused the wave of interest across the States. Among us WASP's anyways. After all, we are decendants of colonialists and immigrants who weren't particularly fond of, or at the very least disenchanted with what (the real) western European history wrought for them. Yet one cannot deny genetics. Roots is roots. Not necessarily a need for a mythology, rather a more sympathetic ear for it, if that makes sense. Not a greater value, but perhaps a greater appreciation for what the author is trying to accomplish.
Of course it's also subjective. From my point of view, I would sumbit there are some valid arguments that a lack of cultural identity presents more advantages than disadvantages to a democratic society in general.
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