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The magic of "The Lord of the Rings"
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Author:  Elenthari [ October 5th, 2007, 7:44 am ]
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I was starring at the bookshelf in my room and of course my gaze was upon the Lotr trilogy and all of the HoME related books.I don't know why I remembered how I felt when I read them for the first time-it was soooo..how to say it..enchanting?.. no,there aren't words to describe this feeling.
Anyway I questioned myself:"Where the magic of Lord of the Rings lies?"
And I think I found quickly the answer-for me,personally,is the way how Tolkien describes the world of Middle-earth and this makes it so real.While I read all of the books I could imagine a map and how the characters moved from place to place.The books were for me like a portal to other dimension-so real dimension...and..yet again I can't find enough words to say how much I fell in love with the books.
Well,this was about me-I just wondered what you guys would say about that? :angel:
Author:  Ánië Súrion [ October 5th, 2007, 8:14 pm ]
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Let's see...I think if I had to name only one reason that I love The Lord of the Rings, it would be because of Tolkien's incredible imagination and attention to detail. When I read books I like to have a lot of details about history and culture and stuff, so I love that Tolkien paid so much attention to everything in the world he created. I also love the fact that the characters are real: they're not perfect, they have flaws, and they make mistakes. No one is completely black or white (besides Sauron and Morgoth, but they shouldn't count :P); there's shades of grey in everyone, just like in real life.

Also, there's a passage in TTT that Faramir says, about how he doesn't want to fight for the glory of fighting or killing, but only to defend his city and his people. I love how Tolkien wrote that passage, and one that describes Sam defending Frodo in Shelob's lair ("No onslaught more fierce was ever seen in the savage world of beasts, where some desperate small creature armed with little teeth, alone, will spring upon a tower of horn and hide that stands above its fallen mate"). Those two give me chills when I read them - that's how good they are. :swoon:

...and I rambled. Again. :P
Author:  Ashwise [ October 5th, 2007, 10:31 pm ]
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Good question... I believe the magic lies in how he wrote it.
Author:  Elenthari [ October 6th, 2007, 2:31 am ]
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You have right you two
@Anie:I absolutely agree with you,Anie.
All of those details of the History of Middle-earth make it so real.It's like the book is the window to this world.
Author:  Fíriel_18190 [ November 11th, 2007, 5:21 am ]
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I've always tried to find a main reason for why I like LotR so much and I just couldn't find one reason. When I thought of one reason: yeah that's probably the main reason why I like it so much then a whole lot of other aspects that were just as important came to my mind. There are sooo many "main reasons" why I just luuv it that it is impossible for me to say: that is where the magic of LotR is. It is just everywhere for me and just reading the books makes me feel so good (well good probably isn't the right word I guess, but I'm just not good at finding the right words..)
Author:  Aerandir [ November 13th, 2007, 11:53 am ]
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That's a great way to say it, Aerlinn--I was just about to say something similar....and I guess I still will.

What I think I love best about Tolkien's writings is the emotion and tragedy wrapped up in it all. Even the 'happy' parts were always bittersweet to me.

Faramir, Frodo, Finrod, Galadriel, Beren, Lúthien, Tuor, Idril, Ecthelion, Glorfindel, Maglor, Maedhros, Dior, Aragorn, and Arwen. They all had such tragic lives. It is, beyond any doubt, the thing that draws me to Tolkien's writings so much.

I ♥ Arda.
Author:  vikingmaiden [ November 24th, 2007, 2:25 pm ]
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I think it is because we humans all desire a chance to be apart of something mythic and epic. We want to be apart of something grander than ourselves and to find some sort of purpose in life. I think TOlkien's books really touched on that.

Also, he drew on human experience--the book are very realistic, and yet so noble. I think that's why the books remain such classics--there is a nobleness in them without becoming unrealistic.
Author:  Guard of the Citadel [ November 25th, 2007, 12:18 pm ]
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Wow! Okay, I'm not as analytical as all of you. I'm looking at it in a more simple frame of mind and bear in mind that I'm only refering to The Hobbit and The Triology as well in my comment. The reason why I love it is he brings a theme to his writing: loyalty, friendship, devotion, working toward a common good and worthy goal for the sake of all others, the joinging together in a lifelong, lasting friendship two former distrustful entities; in other words....a fellowship of nine, one that endures all obstacles because of friendship, love, loyalty.

These are qualities that I value and which we all seek.

Sorry, that didn't come out just right....
Author:  FRODOFAN [ December 3rd, 2007, 5:19 pm ]
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I agree that it is because it is like a whole other world in those pages. It is absolutely vivid and when you close the pages it's like you come back to this world and at times it is so bland in comparison. But it is so amazing because you can open those pages again and go back to your friends, because that's really what they are like. You become so attached to them that when the books are over you really do feel lonely and you miss them and you don't want Frodo to leave Middle-earth because even though you can't go on in Middle-earth, you want happiness for your other friends.
Author:  Guard of the Citadel [ December 3rd, 2007, 8:11 pm ]
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Ah yes, FrodoFan, perhaps that is why I begin to read the Triology over again as soon as I've finished it! I can't leave my friends behind....What a unique way of looking at it. I take my lunch hour with them every day and going away to Middle Earth helps ease the stress of my work day. This has enabled me to read through the Triology 7 times now since FOTR came out and I became aware of Tolkien's world. Although, right now, I'm almost through reading The Hobbit for only the 2nd time (I have neglected it!). I only read it in the beginning because I was told that, in order to better understand the triology, I should read The Hobbit. Now I'm finding it refreshing to re-read. But I'm missing my old friends! Thank you for that point of view. I enjoy it!
Author:  FRODOFAN [ December 3rd, 2007, 8:36 pm ]
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You're welcome. I can't describe it any other way. ;) You're lucky to have that much time to read them. I'm so busy reading so many other things, but I will probably take a break from them soon to open up The Fellowship.
Author:  Ivreniel [ December 3rd, 2007, 9:03 pm ]
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For me the magic lies in, firstly, the power of Tolkien's words. Have you ever stopped to consider the words he employs and the way in which he employs them, drawing you in, not only painting pictures and images but creating a feel for a culture simply from the manner in which they speak, or even the absolute brilliance in creating a real made-up language?
Secondly, the power of the story itself. It is one of those timely, classic tales that rises above our day-to-day lives, yet striking to the core and essence of what it is to live, to fight good vs. evil both externally and within ourselves, to see our world threatened, to strive to maintain honor, to have the little man, the one whom you thought would come to nothing, rise higher than anyone else (think of Sam). That's what gets to me and has always captured my heart and imagination.
Author:  Lor En Estel [ December 4th, 2007, 8:58 pm ]
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For me the power and magic is not only in Tolkien's words which as has already been stated and how real everything seems, but the magic for me is how much these books relate to the world around me. I can relate with the characters in the books. At some point in time most people will feel like a Sam, a Frodo, a Aragorn, Arwen, or Eowyn. I guess this does kind of go with the books feeling real because it seemed like the characters were real ordinary people with real pain and problems. These are people I can look at and see how they handled things and go "I want to be like that."
Author:  Fíriel_18190 [ December 6th, 2007, 1:34 pm ]
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I can agree with all you guys said. And that's actually what I meant with my previous statement. We already have got a lot of different aspects here that contribute to the magic of LotR. And for each aspect one could say that this particular aspect makes out the magic of LotR.. kinda confusing what I just said probably...
Author:  Ánië Súrion [ December 6th, 2007, 8:49 pm ]
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^No, actually, I understood you just fine, Fíriel. :) Although I'm sure there were clearer ways to say it, but you did pretty well. ;)
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