Well to be fair, when I first read LOTR I was young and was still in the social semiotics hang over of the 60s-80s. Any emotions that did not strike an easy bal

Well to be fair, when I first read LOTR I was young and was still in the social semiotics hang over of the 60s-80s. Any emotions that did not strike an easy balance with my pre-existing senses, was a tough sell. Now I can appreciate it a bit more, knowing something about Tolkein's 'faith' and the connections he was making. The cheesy, soppy-and-sternness is not so bad with a deeper understanding. I should probably go finish it.