Tolkien- what did he do for us? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lyra Greenleaf · 06-08-2003, 10:35 AM

This is me being sneaky- I have my General Studies exam this week, and in past papers they've asked the "legacy" and social role of artists, sculptors, architects and scientists. I think it's a possiblity they might do the same for novelists, and so I would choose Tolkien. But what to write about? These are my ideas so far.

POSITIVE- Social issues addressed, eg race relations (Legolas-Gimli), urbanisation and conservation.
- Inspired a genre
- A set of role models (for Christians or anyone who wants to "be good")
-Created a mythology for Britain

NEGATIVE- Idealistic, backward thinking, too critical of technology and development
- Role of women
- Fuedal class system

Please please help me by developing any of these or giving me any new ideas! (It would be shameful to be stuck if the question did come up) [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img]

[ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]

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Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Tolkien- what did he do for us? This is me being sneaky- I have my General Studies exam this week, and in past papers they've asked the "legacy" and social role of artists, sculptors, architects and scientists. I think it's a possiblity they might do the same for novelists, and so I would choose Tolkien. But what to write about? These are my ideas so far. POSITIVE- Social issues addressed, eg race relations (Legolas-Gimli), urbanisation and conservation. - Inspired a genre - A set of role models (for Christians or anyone who wants to "be good") -Created a mythology for Britain NEGATIVE- Idealistic, backward thinking, too critical of technology and development - Role of women - Fuedal class system Please please help me by developing any of these or giving me any new ideas! (It would be shameful to be stuck if the question did come up) [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] [ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ] __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link