A Thinking Question . . . - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nuranar · 12-05-2002, 08:16 PM

Merri, I agree with Elvenglass. This is an excellent question!

You know, it usually irritates me on principle when things in general are unrealistic. The setup of Middle-Earth trappings is unrealistic compared to our world. However, I have always just accepted that and enjoyed it anyway. The important principles and themes, particularly that of the struggle between good and evil, are the same. In a way Middle-Earth is more realistic, for these common themes are clear, illustrated in the flesh and felt in the soul.

Therefore, as far as unrealistic characters go - whom do you have in mind? When I think of unrealistic characters I think of men - as in mankind - whose thoughts and behavior are inconsistent with human nature. Most of the characters in LOTR are not human, however, so this standard cannot realistically ( [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]) be applied.

I hope my response makes sense. You've started me thinking on something I've never considered before, and when that happens I tend to go to the beginning of the issue and analyze from there. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I've been thinking in writing. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Any thoughts?

12-05-2002, 08:16 PM	#3
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 529	Merri, I agree with Elvenglass. This is an excellent question! You know, it usually irritates me on principle when things in general are unrealistic. The setup of Middle-Earth trappings is unrealistic compared to our world. However, I have always just accepted that and enjoyed it anyway. The important principles and themes, particularly that of the struggle between good and evil, are the same. In a way Middle-Earth is more realistic, for these common themes are clear, illustrated in the flesh and felt in the soul. Therefore, as far as unrealistic characters go - whom do you have in mind? When I think of unrealistic characters I think of men - as in mankind - whose thoughts and behavior are inconsistent with human nature. Most of the characters in LOTR are not human, however, so this standard cannot realistically ( [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]) be applied. I hope my response makes sense. You've started me thinking on something I've never considered before, and when that happens I tend to go to the beginning of the issue and analyze from there. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I've been thinking in writing. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Any thoughts? __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey