The Unyielding English Spirit
Tolkien believed in the inherent resilience of the English, drawing parallels between early northern literature and the unyielding will seen in characters like Frodo and Sam. Despite lacking traditional heroic figures, the Hobbits embody a different kind of courage that resonates with the English character.In this clip
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