Topic: Gondor

2 chapters across the catalog

A detailed literary analysis explores why J.R.R. Tolkien never finished his sequel to *The Lord of the Rings*. In his private letters, Tolkien explained that a story set in a peaceful Gondor would inevitably involve men becoming "bored with good" and turning to secret satanic cults. He ultimately decided that such a "thriller" would be too depressing and would undermine the central theme of hope established in his original trilogy.

A warning about potential societal collapse and nuclear war is framed through an analogy to "The Lord of the Rings." Jones compares the current state of the patriot movement to the "Steward of Gondor" who gave up hope, while he identifies with Gandalf trying to break the spell of defeatism. He emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and prayer in the face of a possible "Great Depression."