LOTR-A spiritual allegory? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Jurion · 01-27-2003, 02:47 PM

While it is true that Tolkien disliked allegories and did not intend them to be in the books it does not mean that there aren't any to be found in his works. In hindsight there are many allegories to be found in the works.

Tolkien was a catholic and a fervent one too. So it is only logical that you can compare cathlolisism with what happens in the books, for example Gandalf returning from death, which can be seen as a comparision with the ressurection of Jesus Christ.

Another example of allegory is the comparison between the Ring and the atomic bomb. Many people saw this in the books, though Tolkien said it wasn't so.

01-27-2003, 02:47 PM	#1
Jurion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 85	While it is true that Tolkien disliked allegories and did not intend them to be in the books it does not mean that there aren't any to be found in his works. In hindsight there are many allegories to be found in the works. Tolkien was a catholic and a fervent one too. So it is only logical that you can compare cathlolisism with what happens in the books, for example Gandalf returning from death, which can be seen as a comparision with the ressurection of Jesus Christ. Another example of allegory is the comparison between the Ring and the atomic bomb. Many people saw this in the books, though Tolkien said it wasn't so.