Tolkien And The Eucharist In "The Lord Of The Rings" | Prof. Peter Kreeft
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Themes of Immortality, Fantasy, and Sacrifice
The chapter delves into philosophical discussions on conquering nature for immortality, contrasting American conquest with Japanese reverence. It also explores themes of mortality and immortality in Tolkien's work, focusing on sacrifice, eucharistic parallels, and ethical dilemmas in 'The Lord of the Rings'. Additionally, the chapter examines the portrayal of historical and mythical races, symbolism of dwarves, and the concept of evil as a corruption of good.
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