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Ecofeminism In J.R.R. Tolkien’S The Lord Of The Rings, Stephanie Kroneiss
Ecofeminism In J.R.R. Tolkien’S The Lord Of The Rings, Stephanie Kroneiss
Multidisciplinary Studies Theses
Ecofeminist fiction merges the principles of ecological and feminist fiction, not only linking the oppression of women and the natural world by patriarchal cultures, but furthering the notion that the future survival of the planet and of humanity can only be accomplished through remedying the inequitable and oppressive treatment of both. Although not all ecofeminist fiction directly advocates for this philosophy, the most effective tales are those which ultimately culminate in establishing within the reader an undeniable connection between humans and the natural world, as well as an understanding of the need for balance between the feminine and masculine aspects …