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Why Orcs should never be sympathetic in Tolkien’s works

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M.S. Olney
Nov 06, 2024
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In J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, Orcs are not creatures designed to evoke sympathy or compassion. They are, quite literally, manifestations of evil, conceived by dark forces to spread terror and chao…

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