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Thesis
The Role of Wonder in the Lord of the Rings
University of West Florida Libraries
Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida
2007
Abstract
Wonder is given a role as a primary feature of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (1954). This emotion deeply affects the protagonists, and helps them in their efforts to accomplish the Eucatastrophe, or 'sudden joyous turn,' upon which the story hinges. The many instances of this dynamic can be seen as offerings-as invitations to readers-to participate in the tale through their own responses to wonder. This thesis will consider the theme of wonder, paying specific attention to its powerful influences on Tolkien's characters. These effects are an important part of Tolkien's purpose, which includes his desire for The Lord of the Rings to help readers in every era to recover a vibrant sense of wonder.
Details
- Title
- The Role of Wonder in the Lord of the Rings
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Contributors
- Terry J. Prewitt (Committee Chair)Robert Philen (Committee Member)Greg Lanier (Committee Member)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 50
- Copyright
- ©2007 Jonathan Pullen Means
- Identifiers
- 99380090717906600
- Academic Unit
- Art and Design; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Master of Arts (MA)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida