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Old 12-12-2006, 09:52 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by Lalwendë
There is some evidence that Tolkien favoured the more Darwinian Meritocracy concept. Who was mayor when Sharkey came? Will Whitfoot. He was ineffectual as a leader and was one of the first to be locked up. Of course Sam was strong and brave and so he rose to the top because he had 'proved' his superiority.
LotR "proves" that Tolkien favoured Darwinian Meritocracy? Really now....
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