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To: Corin Stormhands
I did my entire freshman research paper on "Christlike Symbolism in the Lord of the Rings." Frodo the Deliverer, Gandalf the Resurrection. Aragorn the Triumphant King.

Well I supposed a determined person could similarly find Christian symbolism in Cat in the Hat and the Bobbsey Twins.

Frankly, I don't see why people can't just enjoy literature for what it is.

110 posted on 07/23/2007 8:31:26 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (I am 47 days away from outliving Marvin Gaye)
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To: SamAdams76
Frankly, I don't see why people can't just enjoy literature for what it is.

I love LOTR for what it is. And read it several times before ever taking a serious look at the symbolism.

But "what it is" is a classic work of good vs. evil, with strong Christian overtones.

118 posted on 07/23/2007 8:34:49 PM PDT by Corin Stormhands (I drink coffee for your protection.)
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