
What the right gets wrong about Tolkien
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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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