Tolkien's Theory of Fantasy Flashcards
1
Q
Distinct from other…
A
genres
2
Q
Definition:
A
“adventures in a perilous realm”
3
Q
Creates a…
a. A ______; shift in _____ (where this could be true)
b. Fantasy is ______ and not an…
c. “Magic should be left to the _____”
A
“Second world”
a. threshold; space
b. natural; “insult to reason”
c. magician
4
Q
Not a…
a. For anyone who can…
b. Preserves a sense of…
A
children’s story
a. imagine a sencondary world
b. fear/horror/ taboo
5
Q
Use:
A
Recovery/Escape/Consolation
Recovery: helps to reveal a clearer view of the world.
Escape: escaping from polution in real life and recovering the good.
Consolation: a happy ending
6
Q
Christian…
A
allegory
