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The Moral Economy of the Shire (nathangoldwag.wordpress.com)

An interesting analysis of Tolkein's descriptions of Hobbits. Quite a lot of quotes/citations. It really cuts through the whole "hobbits are anarchists" theory.

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[-] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Bilbo and Frodo were literal kulaks while Merry and Pippin came from kulak clans. Sam was a textbook class traitor.

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