In Yeskov's retelling, the wizard Gandalf is a war-monger intent on crushing the scientific and technological initiative of Mordor and its southern allies because science "destroys the harmony of the world and dries up the souls of men!" He's in cahoots with the elves, who aim to become "masters of the world," and turn Middle-earth into a "bad copy" of their magical homeland across the sea. Barad-dur, also known as the Dark Tower and Sauron's citadel, is, by contrast, described as "that amazing city of alchemists and poets, mechanics and astronomers, philosophers and physicians, the heart of the only civilization in Middle-earth to bet on rational knowledge and bravely pitch its barely adolescent technology against ancient magic."
Because Gandalf refers to Mordor as the "Evil Empire" and is accused of crafting a "Final Solution to the Mordorian problem" by rival wizard Saruman, he obviously serves as an avatar for Russia's 20th-century foes. But the juxtaposition of the willfully feudal and backward "West," happy with "picking lice in its log 'castles'" while Mordor cultivates learning and embraces change, also recalls the clash between Europe in the early Middle Ages and the more sophisticated and learned Muslim empires to the east and south. Sauron passes a "universal literacy law," while the shield maiden Eowyn has been raised illiterate, "like most of Rohan's elite" -- good guys Tolkien based on his beloved Anglo-Saxons.
In Yeskov's retelling, the wizard Gandalf is a war-monger intent on crushing the scientific and technological initiative of Mordor and its southern allies because science "destroys the harmony of the world and dries up the souls of men!" He's in cahoots with the elves, who aim to become "masters of the world," and turn Middle-earth into a "bad copy" of their magical homeland across the sea. Barad-dur, also known as the Dark Tower and Sauron's citadel, is, by contrast, described as "that amazing city of alchemists and poets, mechanics and astronomers, philosophers and physicians, the heart of the only civilization in Middle-earth to bet on rational knowledge and bravely pitch its barely adolescent technology against ancient magic."
Because Gandalf refers to Mordor as the "Evil Empire" and is accused of crafting a "Final Solution to the Mordorian problem" by rival wizard Saruman, he obviously serves as an avatar for Russia's 20th-century foes. But the juxtaposition of the willfully feudal and backward "West," happy with "picking lice in its log 'castles'" while Mordor cultivates learning and embraces change, also recalls the clash between Europe in the early Middle Ages and the more sophisticated and learned Muslim empires to the east and south. Sauron passes a "universal literacy law," while the shield maiden Eowyn has been raised illiterate, "like most of Rohan's elite" -- good guys Tolkien based on his beloved Anglo-Saxons.
Hahaha, what the hell is this weaver?
I looked back and tried to find context.. there was none
Ichigo is totally going to get his powers back. Totally.
he is(it's probably a lie)
also aizen is in superjail for 20000 years and chad plays a large role in the new arc
i hate how kubo doesn't know how to pace his panels or his plot in any sort of way
19 pages for chad to tell ichigo to use his soul reaper badge
19 fucking pages.
30+ if you count that he started telling him in the chapter before
Also on top of that, Ichigo basically figured it out before Chad said anything.
i also like how they did not show a fight between ichigo and aizen at all
it went from ichigo finding his super ultimate awesome mega bankai
then aizen's court hearing
Ichigo is totally going to get his powers back. Totally.
he is(it's probably a lie)
also aizen is in superjail for 20000 years and chad plays a large role in the new arc
i hate how kubo doesn't know how to pace his panels or his plot in any sort of way
19 pages for chad to tell ichigo to use his soul reaper badge
19 fucking pages.
30+ if you count that he started telling him in the chapter before
Also on top of that, Ichigo basically figured it out before Chad said anything.
i also like how they did not show a fight between ichigo and aizen at all
it went from ichigo finding his super ultimate awesome mega bankai
then aizen's court hearing
They fought for a bit. I think even a few mountains were destroyed.
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I looked back and tried to find context.. there was none
I love it
i also like how they did not show a fight between ichigo and aizen at all
it went from ichigo finding his super ultimate awesome mega bankai
then aizen's court hearing
Damn. I just changed my avatar and sig from Queen to MWH, too.
Got a Kelari rogue running bladedancer, riftstalker and assassin
But this is AMERICA. And in America we talk about Regular Show. It's anything but!
They fought for a bit. I think even a few mountains were destroyed.
it's like naruto
i cant stop now
it's been too long
good thing one piece is actually great
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I like the Electras personally
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WOO I am part of something bigger than myself
Talk about adventure time instead. :<
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I guess this is the next logical step in my conversion.
Request sent - I'm Joe.
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