Tolkien's theme - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Imladris · 07-04-2003, 10:52 AM

We all know that Tolkien hated allegory, so I don't even want to discuss any allegorical issues comparing Tolkien to the Bible, etc (like what happened a year ago). I know that there was a post about what your favorite theme was, but I want to know what do you think Tolkien's theme was? (I know he denied this, but, face it, everything you do has a point.) Some critics have said death. And now there is a huge discussion on Tolkien's view on killing. Also there has been a post in the past wondering if religion influenced Tolkien's work (which I think it does because what you believe is what influences your writing). But I want to know what you guys think Tolkien wanted his story to say? What was his theme? I am sorry if this has been done before, but it all seems as if they were discussions on whether this or that influenced his writing.

07-04-2003, 10:52 AM	#1
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Tolkien's theme We all know that Tolkien hated allegory, so I don't even want to discuss any allegorical issues comparing Tolkien to the Bible, etc (like what happened a year ago). I know that there was a post about what your favorite theme was, but I want to know what do you think Tolkien's theme was? (I know he denied this, but, face it, everything you do has a point.) Some critics have said death. And now there is a huge discussion on Tolkien's view on killing. Also there has been a post in the past wondering if religion influenced Tolkien's work (which I think it does because what you believe is what influences your writing). But I want to know what you guys think Tolkien wanted his story to say? What was his theme? I am sorry if this has been done before, but it all seems as if they were discussions on whether this or that influenced his writing. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.