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Luineglin · 10-27-2002, 05:29 PM

I have to write a paper on a certain part of an authors life and i chose the Great Tolkien (though i must C.S. Lewis did give him a run for his money when i was choosing) anyways i have to write about a certain part in his life and i have to write a critical analysis of one of their works so i wanted a little feedback as to when in his life and what work i should do. (hope this is in the right place if not oh well...) thanks for the help

Westerly Wizard · 10-27-2002, 07:43 PM

as for a work, if you want something to really technically analyze, I would choose either the Lay of Leithian or the poem Errantry.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 10-27-2002, 08:05 PM

Pick up a bio on Tolkien and write about whichever part of his life interests you the most. I find that I write better if I am truly interested in learning as much as possible about my topic.
I don't think you really need anyone else's opinions but your own on this one, because we may all find different moments of his life & different works more interesting for your paper.

Arwen Imladris · 10-27-2002, 08:09 PM

I would talk about either his childhood or his job at the University. You could also analise either Tree and Leaf or Smith of Wooton Major.

Iarwain · 10-27-2002, 08:55 PM

I agree with Westerly. The Lay of Leithian, I think, would be the ideal work to analyze, as it has his own marrige lying behind it. Especially since he went as far to have his-and Mary's-graves subtitles "Beren" and 'Luthien" Enjoy the paper, i wish I had to write it [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Diamond18 · 10-27-2002, 09:11 PM

His wife's name was Edith Bratt, not Mary.

Galorme · 10-28-2002, 04:56 AM

Yeah Mary thats a tad random. Do the Lay of Leithian. 1) you can related it to his life very well, and see how it changed as his life progressed 2) its a great work 3) it was influenced by CSL, so you can study your other choice as well. Perhaps including his Critism. Go get yourself a copy of The Lays of Beleriand (HoME III)

Adastrea · 10-28-2002, 05:02 PM

Just a thought, He came to think of Edith as "Lúthien" and himself as "Beren" so you could compare their tale with the relationship of Edith and himself...

10-27-2002, 05:29 PM	#1
Luineglin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a terrible paradise Posts: 93	I have a question... I have to write a paper on a certain part of an authors life and i chose the Great Tolkien (though i must C.S. Lewis did give him a run for his money when i was choosing) anyways i have to write about a certain part in his life and i have to write a critical analysis of one of their works so i wanted a little feedback as to when in his life and what work i should do. (hope this is in the right place if not oh well...) thanks for the help __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, Not all that wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. Bilbo Baggins Describing Aragorn Son of Arathorn Heir of Elendil,Elessar-Elfstone of his people

10-27-2002, 07:43 PM	#2
Westerly Wizard Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 72	as for a work, if you want something to really technically analyze, I would choose either the Lay of Leithian or the poem Errantry. __________________ "He was sent by a mere prudent plan of the angelic Valar or governors; but Authority had taken up this plan and enlarged it, at the moment of its failure."

10-27-2002, 08:05 PM	#3
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Pick up a bio on Tolkien and write about whichever part of his life interests you the most. I find that I write better if I am truly interested in learning as much as possible about my topic. I don't think you really need anyone else's opinions but your own on this one, because we may all find different moments of his life & different works more interesting for your paper. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

10-27-2002, 08:09 PM	#4
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	I would talk about either his childhood or his job at the University. You could also analise either Tree and Leaf or Smith of Wooton Major. __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

10-27-2002, 08:55 PM	#5
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	I agree with Westerly. The Lay of Leithian, I think, would be the ideal work to analyze, as it has his own marrige lying behind it. Especially since he went as far to have his-and Mary's-graves subtitles "Beren" and 'Luthien" Enjoy the paper, i wish I had to write it [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

10-27-2002, 09:11 PM	#6
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	His wife's name was Edith Bratt, not Mary. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-28-2002, 04:56 AM	#7
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	Yeah Mary thats a tad random. Do the Lay of Leithian. 1) you can related it to his life very well, and see how it changed as his life progressed 2) its a great work 3) it was influenced by CSL, so you can study your other choice as well. Perhaps including his Critism. Go get yourself a copy of The Lays of Beleriand (HoME III) __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!

10-28-2002, 05:02 PM	#8
Adastrea Animated Skeleton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 31	Just a thought, He came to think of Edith as "Lúthien" and himself as "Beren" so you could compare their tale with the relationship of Edith and himself... __________________ "Hail Eärendil, brightest of angels, over Middle Earth sent to men."