Are Tolkien Books Racist?

[Rhudladion]

Originally posted by Fell Shade:
<STRONG>The point could be made that, in orcs, Tolkein carried on the tradition of creating a race that was evil by its nature, and not by choice. This can border on racism of a form, and its the only thing I don't care for about the Tolkein universe.</STRONG>

Fell Shade,
Why do you not casre for this part of Tolkien's world? What's wrong with characters who are evil in nature?

I just find it interesting that you don't like this piece of Tolkien's world, since Melkor was evil by nature (or at least I took him to be so).

Just curious.


Mithadan:

I agree with you. good post. But I would like you to explain a little further what you mean when you say that "racial, ethnic and religious tolerance are a moral necessity", if you think it would add to the discussion.

[ January 25, 2002: Message edited by: Rhudladion ]