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Ep. 258 - Dune vs. LOTR w/ Jess of the Shire
Parker's Pensées
Monsters and Morality in Fantasy
This chapter explores the complexities of character attraction in storytelling, focusing on the roles of villains and monsters like dragons and sandworms. It discusses how these creatures illuminate human traits and moral ambiguities, encouraging deeper reflections on humanity's relationship with nature and its darker impulses. The conversation weaves together ecological themes and philosophical inquiries from iconic literary works, revealing the intricate interplay between good and evil.
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