Tolkien's 'Deus ex Machina'

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

A very interesting topic indeed and I am not sure where I stand.

The first many times I read the books I don't remember that I thought he over used it, but especially when I read them this town around I really noticed.

It made me thing "that was a pretty easy solution" I did not think it overly annoying, but it did make me think.

I think that Tolkien do use it a bit to much, but his story captivates one so much that it does not matter. It is not extreme, probably because he him self was aware of this.

I am very pleased about how he solves problems in the Hobbit and I especially like Gandalf's solutions. . .(Am I the only one who thinks Gandalf changes from The Hobbit to LotR) Sure the eagles come to their rescue a few times, but it really works. Where as Gollum falling down into the chasm might seem a bit to convinient. . .


Yeah as you can see I haven't really made up my mind, but I will sertainly follow this discution and tip in when I have made my mind up or have something to add in genneral.