The elucidation of truth

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Do you feel that Tolkien succeeded in his stated intent to use his writings for the "elucidation of truth" and the "encouragement of good morals?"

Yes. Don't be greedy, seemingly unimportant people can have a great impact, loyalty is super-awesome, etc.

I haven't seen any impact on my moral decisions, but then I was already a very moral (read: super-awesome) person to begin with.