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A 5 page research paper/essay that examines a cultural product, in this case the book and movie adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, for religious themes. The writer argues that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece has a distinctly Christian orientation, despite its many aspects drawn from pagan myth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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appear to be part of the modern lexicon. Yet, hidden below the surface there can often be religious undertones that either promote a Christian orientation or are antithetical toward Christian
values. The second cinematic installment of J.R.R. Tolkiens masterpiece The Lord of the Rings is due to open in theaters over the 2002 holiday season. Tolkiens epic
fantasy has been awarded top honors by consumers in Great Britain as the "greatest book of the twentieth century" (Byfield 2), and the success of the first film adaptation testifies,
also, to the storys immense popularity. Those who do not see the appeal of Tolkiens achievement are mystified that adults could be so enthralled by fairies and trolls
and other mythical creatures, and, on the surface, the narrative appears to be completely secular. However, a closer examination of the story line shows that The Lord of the Rings
has a distinctly Christian orientation. As one critic states, The Lord of the Rings is a story "which only a Christian could have written" (Byfield 2). Consider the basic
plot of the first movie. Hobbits are an invention of Tolkien. They love creature comforts, and live in snug, warm homes. They are shorter than human beings and have large,
hairy feet. As this suggests, they are humble beings, not heroes. Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is uncle to Frodo Baggins, entrusts his nephew with the awesome responsibility of returning
a magical ring to the place where it was created, because it is only at the place of its creation can the ring be destroyed. The ring makes the
wearer invisible, but it also corrupts whoever wears it. Lord Sauron desires the ring, which has been lost for centuries. With its power, he would use it to blot out
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