Tolkien in school? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-15-2003, 06:58 PM

*grins* I have very revolutionary ideas about education... Learned absolutely nothing of value in high school, though elementary school was quite good.

But even looking from the traditional viewpoint I have to say, I agree with the group saying that LoTR in high schools (or colleges for that matter) would turn more people off than teach them appreciation for Tolkien (which is in fact, my biggest gripe with education as it currently functions, more people are turned off to learning than are effectively taught). Those who are "destined" to become Tolkien fans will find him on their own, especially with the movies out there advertising. Those who aren't yet Tolkien fans won't become them by having his work stuffed down their throats.

Sophia- who's feeling a bit feisty

04-15-2003, 06:58 PM	#36
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	grins I have very revolutionary ideas about education... Learned absolutely nothing of value in high school, though elementary school was quite good. But even looking from the traditional viewpoint I have to say, I agree with the group saying that LoTR in high schools (or colleges for that matter) would turn more people off than teach them appreciation for Tolkien (which is in fact, my biggest gripe with education as it currently functions, more people are turned off to learning than are effectively taught). Those who are "destined" to become Tolkien fans will find him on their own, especially with the movies out there advertising. Those who aren't yet Tolkien fans won't become them by having his work stuffed down their throats. Sophia- who's feeling a bit feisty __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!