Psychological depth in Tolkien's characters - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 11-23-2003, 03:52 PM

I still think Pullman has a valid point; the sort of characterization that Tolkien employs relies heavily on the setting and the outside actions of the character to draw the reader in.

It is the reader's response to Sam, for example, that ultimately makes Sam come to life, I think.

Which is pretty cool, but does not negate Pullman's point completely.

11-23-2003, 03:52 PM	#11
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	I still think Pullman has a valid point; the sort of characterization that Tolkien employs relies heavily on the setting and the outside actions of the character to draw the reader in. It is the reader's response to Sam, for example, that ultimately makes Sam come to life, I think. Which is pretty cool, but does not negate Pullman's point completely. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~