The Hobbit is what? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 09-24-2004, 08:30 AM

Thoroughly influenced by Loremaster LittleManPoet:

I think I see The Hobbit as more of a Faerie-Tale-- or at least it started out that way, and then took a serious turn shortly before the Battle of the Five Armies.

See It Feels Different Near The Shire for further elaboration on that.

I'll not deny it has many different mythical elements, and I suppose it could be called a myth; although-- personally-- my test for "Mythicity" (groan!!!) is simpler--

"What truth shines through from The Truth?"

(Another can of worms.)

In Lord of the Rings, the truths shining through from the Truth are stark and clear. But in The Hobbit? Hmmmm. Next time I read it, I'll keep this issue in mind, and see what I decide...

09-24-2004, 08:30 AM	#4
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Thoroughly influenced by Loremaster LittleManPoet: I think I see The Hobbit as more of a Faerie-Tale-- or at least it started out that way, and then took a serious turn shortly before the Battle of the Five Armies. See It Feels Different Near The Shire for further elaboration on that. I'll not deny it has many different mythical elements, and I suppose it could be called a myth; although-- personally-- my test for "Mythicity" (groan!!!) is simpler-- "What truth shines through from The Truth?" (Another can of worms.) In Lord of the Rings, the truths shining through from the Truth are stark and clear. But in The Hobbit? Hmmmm. Next time I read it, I'll keep this issue in mind, and see what I decide... __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.