The difference between Middle Earth and Us - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lomelinde · 03-24-2002, 07:18 PM

I have some more:
-Everybody talks in a much more formal style there, reminiscent of Shakespeare. Tolkien's style of writing matches the dialogue he gives his characters;formal prose and rather archaic and poetic syntax.
-The characters are nobler and more heroic than most you would find nowadays. Of course, that totally depends on one's definition of heroism, but generally, Tolkien's characters are braver and more courageous of heart, given the obstacles they face.
- And of course, the obvious difference:In Middle-Earth, there are Elves, Dwarves and Orcs, not to mention other unsavory creatures of nightmares which simply don't exist here.

03-24-2002, 07:18 PM	#4
Lomelinde Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ha! Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 80	I have some more: -Everybody talks in a much more formal style there, reminiscent of Shakespeare. Tolkien's style of writing matches the dialogue he gives his characters;formal prose and rather archaic and poetic syntax. -The characters are nobler and more heroic than most you would find nowadays. Of course, that totally depends on one's definition of heroism, but generally, Tolkien's characters are braver and more courageous of heart, given the obstacles they face. - And of course, the obvious difference:In Middle-Earth, there are Elves, Dwarves and Orcs, not to mention other unsavory creatures of nightmares which simply don't exist here. __________________ The Dwarf breathes so loud I could've shot him in the dark, drunk, blindfolded and hanging upside down from a tree.