TÚRIN AND ARAGORN: EVADING AND EMBRACING FATE.

A literary criticism of the book "The Lord of the Rings," by J. R. R. Tolkien is presented. The author discusses and explores the conflict between fate and free will in Tolkien's work. The author also reflects on the characters of Aragorn and Túrin and their relationship with fate in the book's stor...

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Publicado en:Mythlore Vol. 29; no. 3/4; pp. 155 - 171
Autor principal: Croft, Janet Brennan
Formato: Literary Criticism
Publicado: Mythopoeic Society Spring/Summer2011
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Sumario:A literary criticism of the book "The Lord of the Rings," by J. R. R. Tolkien is presented. The author discusses and explores the conflict between fate and free will in Tolkien's work. The author also reflects on the characters of Aragorn and Túrin and their relationship with fate in the book's story.