Power …
Here’s a comprehensive, interesting vid:
LORD OF THE RINGS – Opening scene
When Tolkien wrote ‘Lord of the Rings’, he had the battling nations of WWII in mind. The ‘ring’ is a symbol of power – one which gives its bearer the ability to do anything, and yet consumes him in the process.
In short, people don’t gain power. Power gains people.
Decades later, Tolkien’s analogy is still applicable to ‘middle earth’ (our world today). This time, the ‘ring’ takes the form of veto power.
In the video, the ring shifts from one party to another – just like how veto power has been exchanging hands (subtlely) over the years. Initially, the five permanent members of the Security Council had quite an equal say in veto power application. then slowly, one by one, the other giant nations fell, due to their own political rivalry. Only Uncle Sam is left standing – the sole owner of the ring.
Middle Earth was never safe as long as the ring remained in one party’s possession. similarly, the world will not be safe as long as only one nation holds veto power.
Perhaps, like the ring, veto power should be destroyed.
For the good of all.
Hobbits!!!!!!! =)
Salam.
Interesting that you were able to relate the One Ring with the veto power slipped in the finger of the US. Yes, they both have striking similarities. Interesting.
By the way, it’s quite a coincidence that I’m currently reading LOTR the first part. Hmm… I don’t believe in coincidence.
p/s: I’m linking your blog to my blog ok? ^_^
Hmmm…all the best in the first part. i tried, but couldn’t get past intro. too long. very lazy of me, as usual.
i read your latest post, the one on effort – a nice, SHORT book to relate to it will be The Alchemist by paulo Coelho. it’s so short that i finished it in 3 hours. and it’s fast-paced. enjoy the hols!