LOTR in school - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eldanuumea · 10-04-2002, 03:17 PM

Actually, I can see some application for a civics class, depending on the age and characteristics of your students. The issue of the ruling of Gondor would be an excellent discussion starter. What is the nature of a legitimate claim to a throne, or to governance? The students could run a debate or panel discussion on the topic of who should rule Gondor, Elessar or Faramir. Why is Elessar's claim more legitimate than the Steward's son's claim?
It's all about the vestiture of power. Who gives this authority to a ruler? I would think some teens would be able to enjoy intelligent discussion of such issues. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

10-04-2002, 03:17 PM	#4
Eldanuumea Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 11	Actually, I can see some application for a civics class, depending on the age and characteristics of your students. The issue of the ruling of Gondor would be an excellent discussion starter. What is the nature of a legitimate claim to a throne, or to governance? The students could run a debate or panel discussion on the topic of who should rule Gondor, Elessar or Faramir. Why is Elessar's claim more legitimate than the Steward's son's claim? It's all about the vestiture of power. Who gives this authority to a ruler? I would think some teens would be able to enjoy intelligent discussion of such issues. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] __________________ "There are older and fouler things than Orcs in the deep places of the world." - Gandalf the Grey