What does it mean to Write in the Spirit of Tolkien?

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Celuien

The Orcs' origins were modified for real world theological reasons, possibly making events in the Legendarium more allegorical by transferring more comparisons to the primary world to the story. Yeah, out on a limb, I know.

What I'm saying is that allegory doesn't work because it requires too many deliberate parallels which may or may not work in the story's internal logic, and that potentially compromises the believability of the story. Which is why I agree with Tolkien's stated dislike of allegory.

Better?

Quite. I agree.

And now back to gender roles and aberrations and whatnot.... anybody want to tackle some of what I said a couple posts back?