Escape vs Escapism? Lord of the Rings & Fiction Storytelling with Miriam Marston
A special recording for the LegendHaven 2023 Convention!
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Miriam Marston and Dominic discuss the value of fiction and imagination in our lives. Miriam shares her personal story of how the Lord of the Rings became a powerful source of inspiration and escape during a difficult time. We explore the concept of escaping from the limitations of reality and how stories can help us see the world in a different light.
We also touch on the importance of reevaluating our definition of reality and the role of faith in facing the reality of death.
Join us in thinking about the transformative power of stories, and their ability to offer us a glimpse into a world beyond our own.
Key Points/Highlights:
1. Miriam's personal story of finding solace and meaning in the Lord of the Rings during a challenging time.
2. The concept of escaping from the limitations of reality and how stories can provide a different perspective.
3. Reevaluating our definition of reality and the role of faith in facing the reality of death.
4. The transformative power of stories and their ability to offer us a glimpse into a world beyond our own.
Notable Quotes:
"We want stories that will pull us back into our own world and break us out of the prisons we feel trapped by."
"In stories, we get glimpses of being able to go beyond our limitations and exceed what we thought was possible."
"The power of a story is to give us a glimpse into a world beyond this one, where there is life beyond life and worlds beyond worlds."
Suggested Further Reading/Viewing:
"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"The Inklings and King Arthur: J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, C. S. Lewis, and Owen Barfield on the Matter of Britain" by Dr Sorina Higgins