Heroism and Moral Victory – The Lord of the Rings (part 1)

Start your 30 DAY FREE TRIAL now at With the support of Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union. Support this channel: Leave a One-Time Donation: Follow me on Facebook: Or Twitter: An extensive exploration into the deeper meanings of The Lord of the Rings. This first part examines Tolkien’s sanctification of pagan virtues, and the role of heroism and moral victory in Middle-earth. Sources: Matthew Dickerson – Following Gandalf: Epic Battles and Moral Victory in The Lord of the Rings: Bradley Birzer – . Tolkien’s Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth: Peter Kreeft – The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind The Lord of the Rings: Like Stories of Old - Complete Reading L