UPDATE: Final topic changed, after feedback from dissertation supervisor. New topic: documentary.
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My dissertation proposal is now submitted.
Main topic:
How are religion, philosophy and mythology used in the works
of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien?
Key words:
• Philosophy
• Religion
• Mythology
• Childhood
• Adaption
The aim of this dissertation is to question and explore how
religion, philosophy and mythology is used on a conscious level in fantasy
literature and film. I would like to argue that behind the greatest literary
works and films are a deep meaning.
I intend to take a deeper look into the great works of C.S.
Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, more specifically The Narnia Chronicles and The Lord
of Rings, discovering the philosophical and religious elements. Both authors
were in “the Inklings”, a literary discussion group associated with University
of Oxford in England. I’m very much passionate about fantasy literature because
when I was growing up as a child the stories helped me expand my imagination
and I firmly believe that the values taught in the books are values that can be
applied in real life. I believe this so much that last I had the lion Aslan
from the Narnia Chronicles tattooed on my left leg.
