Why do you think LOTR appeals to so many people? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Neferchoirwen · 08-15-2002, 10:43 AM

Well, tolkien was one of the first proponents of fantasy, and since it IS a fantasy, that in itself creates a sort of escape for its readers.
As for the characters being so human, having over-buffed characters, (not necessarily physically, though) aren't really what I buy into. Keeping the characters as human as possible in any fantasy can make the whole thing appealing in its humility. And it keeps that balance of the 'escapism' in a constant reality check through a huumble character in a world that's so unfamiliar.

08-15-2002, 10:43 AM	#10
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	Well, tolkien was one of the first proponents of fantasy, and since it IS a fantasy, that in itself creates a sort of escape for its readers. As for the characters being so human, having over-buffed characters, (not necessarily physically, though) aren't really what I buy into. Keeping the characters as human as possible in any fantasy can make the whole thing appealing in its humility. And it keeps that balance of the 'escapism' in a constant reality check through a huumble character in a world that's so unfamiliar. __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/