Silmarillion: Main characters (Book report)

[Bêthberry]

Originally Posted by mark12_30

Interesting point.

I think I'd start with Letters, choose some of the statements that TOlkien made himself about his own intent regarding the stories, and then discuss whether (and to what extent) I thought he fulfilled his own hopes. That may or may not be an appropriate approach.

I can imagine Bethberry in apoplexy at the very idea.

But I don't think Tolkien would mind.

[edit] Some (especially in the Elvish forum) woiuld point out that in the Sil, I would be pointing out whether Christopher succeeded in reaching his father's aims; at which point I would have to bow to their loremastery. But I'd still write my own paper about my own (limited) point of view.

One more point: however you tackle it, and however you finish it, you will have learned a lot about the Sil. There are much worse ways to spend your time.

If you don't have a copy of Letters, check the library and see if they can order it for you. Or buy it...

Helen, you are, of course, entitled to your version of the report, but to paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of my ill health are greatly exaggerated.