Racism in LOTR? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Glenethor · 03-14-2002, 03:03 AM

It is also, IMO, in reference to the 'Book of the Century?' thread (where nothing seems to have been agreed upon as far as empirically judging the work) interesting to note that ideologues across the entire political spectrum have claimed Lord of the Rings as their own. Much harm has been done by misinterpretations of other books, from the Bible and the Koran, to Das Kapital. Unfortunately, it is also happening with LoTR (not on quite the same scale, obviously: it is the same principle at work though), which, in its perverse way, indicates the significance of the work.

I've seen, first hand, Political Correctness run amok in a university, and for a group of alleged scholars seeking 'Truth,' it was an ugly thing to watch.

So, when I see and hear allegations like this, it leaves me a bit queasy, sad and angry.

Don't know if that made any sense...it is 4 in the morning...

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03-14-2002, 03:03 AM	#1
Glenethor Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Far from the twisted reach of crazy sorrow Posts: 176	It is also, IMO, in reference to the 'Book of the Century?' thread (where nothing seems to have been agreed upon as far as empirically judging the work) interesting to note that ideologues across the entire political spectrum have claimed Lord of the Rings as their own. Much harm has been done by misinterpretations of other books, from the Bible and the Koran, to Das Kapital. Unfortunately, it is also happening with LoTR (not on quite the same scale, obviously: it is the same principle at work though), which, in its perverse way, indicates the significance of the work. I've seen, first hand, Political Correctness run amok in a university, and for a group of alleged scholars seeking 'Truth,' it was an ugly thing to watch. So, when I see and hear allegations like this, it leaves me a bit queasy, sad and angry. Don't know if that made any sense...it is 4 in the morning... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] __________________ "Imagine there's no countries, it isn't hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for, and no religion too. Imagine all the people, living life in peace..." Dr. Winston O'Boogie