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NOVEMBER 4, 2003 at 1:13 PM
Posted by SANO ORBIS
Source: Belmont University
A lecture at Belmont University
will compare the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling. Dr. Amy Sturgis will discuss how Tolkien and Rowling brought what was originally a children's genre into the realm of adult themes, including Death and Bereavement, Prejudice, Change, and Choice.
The lecture will take place on Friday, November 7th, at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. For more information, contact Cynthia Cox.
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Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I don't think Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings should be compared as they are two entirely different series, both of which I enjoy reading. While both of them may share themes, I still don't like the concept of comparing the two. Just get a batch of Harry Potter fans and Lord of the Rings fans together and what do you get? A big fight over which series is better with tomatoes!
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 1:25 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
Would be interesting to hear, but I am not able to attend.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 1:27 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
Hm...I don't know, LOTR and HP are different in many many ways. But I guess if you looked at it a certain way, they have similarities. Some people think of LOTR as a more adult read, I agree, but that doesnt mean that we have to put Harry into the sterotypical "kids" section. AHHH!!! HOW I HATE THAT STEREOTYPE!! *ahem* excuse me.. I'm just saying that they are totally different story lines, diff. people, and diff. authors who have totally different approaches to how they express themselves.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 1:51 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
Sorry about the double posting, but I believe I missed my whole point on the article--i would LOVE to attend this and hear about Tolkien and Rowling's similarites...but I live in Florida..:( Does anyone know of any conferences or things like this that are happening to the ol' Sunshine State??
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 1:58 PM EST
Points: 549
Lady Aya says:
How can you compare harry to lotr... There both very good storylines and books.. Its just... Almost imposible...
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 2:44 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 397
Tarotx says:
This is about good vs evil, friendship, destiny and fantasy in general. It's not about the pose of each book. That's what make's the books different everything else is similar. JRR wrote educationally while JK writes conversationally. Both are great in opinion
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 2:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 574
Tonks007 says:
How could they really do that i mean sure they are good books and both made in to good movies but Harry Potter is just better than all the rest.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 3:02 PM EST
Magical Creature
Points: 3064
Phoenix Feather says:
It would be sad if a battle over which series was better ensued over this literary discussion. I love both series and talking about the themes they share in common seems like an apt discussion. "Better" shouldn't come into it. They are different pieces of literature written by very different people and have different story lines and purposes. They need not be pitted against each other.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 3:17 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 494
rache says:
That would be interesting...and they are alike...in some indirect ways, however I would never go...not when I have hpana ;]
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 3:34 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
FootBall73Chic says:
Sorry but LOTR and Harry Potter are to different. The only similarity they have is that LOADS of people like them. And both have their own world of fans.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 4:01 PM EST
Supreme Mugwump
Points: 2893
S.P.E.W. fan says:
Harry Potter is fun and exciting, but the major advantage of the Harry Potter Series is that it is still open. We all know what’s going to happen to Poor Mr. Frodo in the end, but Harry…I’m dying to know how the series will end! The intrigue makes Harry Potter more exciting, but it will wane once the series is completed. However, LOTR has far greater applicability and depth to the Middle Earth that long term, it holds a greater place in my heart.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 4:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1826
snapelupinfan says:
Sounds very interesting and I'm sure that you can compare LoTR and HP in some ways. At least the topics of the discussion, prejudice, change and choice, for example, can be found in both series.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 4:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
It's cool someone is doing something like this dealing with to movies that draw tons of people when a new book/movie comes out in the series. It be neat to look at the similarities and differences between the two.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 4:52 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
Both are great but i really think that HP is better in my opinion.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 5:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 833
hplover731 says:
I think that it's interesting when people comparet LOTR to HP but I agree that they're totally different stories! But both great ones at that!
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 6:00 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Man, i wish i could attend that lecture. I LOVE HP and LOTR!!! They are my two fave movies and books. Plus it would be very interesting.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 6:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
I agree with Hairy Potty and the others. They are completely different books and are two different moods. Just because they are both fantasy means nothing about the story line. Both are good in their own ways, (although I still love HP more). But I guess you'll never be able to stop people from comparing them.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 6:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1227
Prongs150 says:
I feel that something might spring up between hardcore LotR fans and hardcore HP fans over this. Personally, I think that both series have several things in common, and though LotR can be difficult to understand at times, both series have great messages to send to the readers. I really wish I could attend. Too bad.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 6:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 257
Hellodoggy says:
Sounds interesting, but there totally different books, and they shouldn't be compared.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 6:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
I think its great that someone is comparing harry potter and lord of the rings. I'm a huge fan of both and have noticed many similarities between the two myself. I think it'd be fun to attend the lecture but can't go seeing as i'm a student in a no-where town.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 6:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2162
Callie07 says:
yeah I agree with all of you guys. They are really good books and are both really big right now in terms of selling, but they are totally different books that you can't really compare to each other.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 8:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
phoenix_fire_11 says:
I've found some similarities between both of the books, but its like comparing apples with oranges - they're two different books that are good in their own way. I guess they've been put in the fantasy category and are both well known. I'd like to see this lecture, but doesn't look like I will be. Maybe someone can put up a transcript.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 8:52 PM EST
Points: 1450
Gopotter2004 says:
I don't think they are different at all, actually. Both are coming of age. In most senses, ALL coming of age books are the same. And drat it, I LIVE in Nashville, and I can't GO because, although I magically have no school on Friday, I have play practice. GRUMP.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 8:58 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1194
Godric11 says:
I've heard people complain about how Rowling stoll Tolkien's ideas...I say bite me...but i bet this lecture would work a little better then that...
Hey everyone!..only 211 days until movie 3! Yay!
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 9:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
Joyce says:
It appears that everyone is trying to compare these two stories. I fully enjoy Harry Potter but I just can not get into LOTR. If people must talk about these two stories together, it would be refreshing to list their differences.
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 10:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1856
Rupert Baby says:
I think that is awesome, i haven't read lord of the rings but i just love the movies and i would love to read the books if i didnt have so many other damn books piling up on my nightstand. It would be interesting to hear the lecture too bad i live in cali:(
Posted Nov 4, 2003 at 10:32 PM EST
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