J.R.R. Tolkien was an utter genius. People argue that Aragorn symbolizes this, Mordor stands for that, and the Ring is a metaphor for god knows what...I personally think that Tolkien's stories are so universal that they take on whatever significance speaks loudest to each individual reader.
So this morning, as I was fantasizing about being a Nazgul (doesn't everyone do that? no big deal), I realized that the Lord of the Rings can be an environmental allegory too. And in my excitement and glee, I made you a flow chart. Squeal. Click to enlarge.
I can't wait to be ostracized for this. So worth it.
first off, you would
ReplyDeletesecondly, what does the ring stand for then?
thirdly, i have all three extended edition (as in 6 hour long versions) movies...we should get together some no hw weekend and watch them. seriously.
first off, heck yes.
ReplyDeletesecond, well it was forged so it's like technology and industrialization being the root of all evil.
i meant what i said...these awesome books can stand for anything :)
and yes!! i own them too. let's def do that.
um when are we going to have our in school lord of the rings marathon??? and haha you would
ReplyDeletehahahahaha SOON! thursday maybe? and of course i would!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for commenting. i loveeee comments