Major Themes in ME--for a Thesis - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Alatariel · 01-09-2004, 11:42 AM

You could write about how most things in Tolkien's world that are evil started out origionally as good, but were corrupted by evil. This could be shown starting with Melkor - then on down through various "evil" personas, including Sauron and Saruman, along with orcs and other corrupt men.

Also, how about technology v. nature? Tolkien was an avid environmentalist and hated what modern technology and machines were doing to the world. His views are fairly evident throughout most of his books if you are looking for it.

Good luck on your paper!

01-09-2004, 11:42 AM	#12
Alatariel Wight Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Cliffs of Insanity Posts: 178	You could write about how most things in Tolkien's world that are evil started out origionally as good, but were corrupted by evil. This could be shown starting with Melkor - then on down through various "evil" personas, including Sauron and Saruman, along with orcs and other corrupt men. Also, how about technology v. nature? Tolkien was an avid environmentalist and hated what modern technology and machines were doing to the world. His views are fairly evident throughout most of his books if you are looking for it. Good luck on your paper! __________________ You mean you'll put down your rock and I'll put down my sword and we'll try to kill each other like civilized people?