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The Hobbit, Smaug, & Weak Power w/ Gregory Walter

Homebrewed Christianity

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Light, Greed, and Orcs in Tolkien's World

This chapter explores the connections between the Arkenstone and the Silmarils, emphasizing the symbolic role of light in Tolkien's narratives. It also examines the complexities of dwarf-elf relationships, the nature of orcs, and the philosophical implications of race and identity in Middle-earth.

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