Where do humans fit in among the other races of Middle-Earth? Are humans a “good” race? How do you think Tolkien views the relationship between heroism and the simple life?
Humans are kind of the race that is easily corrupted. No. I think that Tolkien views the relationship between heroism and the simple life by noting that someone living the simple life could also be a hero when they least expect it. I don't think Thorin is because sometimes he wasn't through his words and actions.
Humans fit into the other races in an awkward way. They are sparse, and neither hated or loved by the other races. The differences between heroism and the normal life can be seen by Bilbo. Constantly during the adventure he fights the urge to give up and return to his little hobbit hole and go back to normal, but he fights it because people now rely on him more than they ever did before.
Humans are kind of the race that is easily corrupted. No. I think that Tolkien views the relationship between heroism and the simple life by noting that someone living the simple life could also be a hero when they least expect it. I don't think Thorin is because sometimes he wasn't through his words and actions.
ReplyDeleteHumans fit into the other races in an awkward way. They are sparse, and neither hated or loved by the other races. The differences between heroism and the normal life can be seen by Bilbo. Constantly during the adventure he fights the urge to give up and return to his little hobbit hole and go back to normal, but he fights it because people now rely on him more than they ever did before.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. Nice questions, Trisden, but they are from an online study guide, not your own. Bummer.
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