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What the right gets wrong about Tolkien

Today, Explained

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The Morality of Power in Tolkien's Works

This chapter explores the moral themes in Tolkien's narratives, focusing on the critique of corrupt means for noble ends through the lens of characters like Boromir and Faramir. It examines the implications of the will to power and the contrasts with modern political movements, as well as the environmentalist parallels found within Tolkien's storytelling.

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