Title: Representation of Moral Values and Immoral Disputes in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Novels
Gokulapriya T
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts and Science College for Women,
Oddanchatram, Dindigul (Dt.), Tamilnadu, India.
Abstract
This paper aims to emphasize and teach good morals and ethics through The Hobbits, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion to give good changes in people’s minds and succeed in life with a positive attitude. In these novels, J.R.R. Tolkien portrays good characteristics of people and the benefits of moral behaviors. Also, he focuses on the evil attributes of human beings and the fate of their life due to following immoral qualities. The objective of this study is to know how moral values help for a happy and peaceful life and study how immoral acts give faults and evil destiny.
Keywords:
Immoral Qualities, J.R.R. Tolkien, Moral Values, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion
How to Cite this Paper:
Gokulapriya, T. (2023). Representation of Moral Values and Immoral Disputes in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Novels. Atras Journal, 4(1), 55-66
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