The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring provides many “clues to the spiritual potentialities of the human life.” It deals with bitter conflicts such as war, battles for power and the corruption that comes with such battles. In The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring these conflicts take place in Middle Earth.

Please discuss the similarities between Middle Earth and our world today as you consider the following universal themes presented in the film:

The Nature of Good vs. Evil (and the origins of evil)
Loss of Innocence
Fate/Destiny
Honor, Loyalty, Friendship
Sacrifice
Seductiveness/Temptation of Power
Guru/Disciple Relationship (teacher/student)

Please post an initial response of 500 words

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The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien’s story “The Lord of the Rings” takes place in the Middle Earth, which is a mythical world. Despite setting of the story being in an imaginary universe, it deals with some of the major issues that affect people’s lives in the modern-day world. One of the main themes of Tolkien’s narratives is the question of good versus evil. “The Lord of the Rings” is a perfect example of the classical struggle between righteousness and malice.

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