Date of Award

Spring 5-6-2023

Abstract

This thesis examines how Tolkien drew upon Northern Courage, Ofermod, Comitatus, and Þræll to illustrate armed conflict in his Legendarium. In pursuit of this task, the author portrays how these principles manifest themselves in the Northern European texts Tolkien was most familiar with as a Professor of Anglo-Saxon Literature. Building upon this knowledge base, these principles are applied to contemporary forms of armed conflict, state sanctioned violence, and the contemporary warfighter condition.

Advisor

Dr. Jonathan Thorndike

Committee Member 1

Dr. Maggie Monteverde

Committee Member 2

Dr. Regine Schwarzmeier

Department

English, Department of

College

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Level

Master's

Degree Grantor

Belmont University

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