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Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Critics of J.R.R. Tolkien often reference archetypal races in "The Hobbit" as symbols of ancient mythological figures. While scholars acknowledge these archetypes, I argue that Tolkien economically bridges Middle-Earth and the human world using the races to warn against economic corruption. Tolkien presents Hobbits as his ideal anarchist and 'green' society which embodies an economy based on mutual aid, free will, and natural resources. In contrast, the villains in his story succumb to corruption through mechanization and pride. "The Hobbit" critiques modern economic systems by highlighting the dangers of industrialization and greed, while advocating for a simpler, morally-grounded society.
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Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Wiggins Memorial Library, Room 224

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