O Senhor dos Anéis – uma análise do papel do estado na sociedade a partir da obra de J. R. R. Tolkien

Abstract

The literature is a reflection of human’s soul and it shows how we can see the reality around us. In his literary work, Lord of the Rings, Tolkien reveals how damaging to others can be the power when used only in won profit. Similary to what happens in this fictional literary universe, the power when poorly used by the state causes suffering to his people and should be limited. Better yet , this power should be directed to ensure dignity of all who live in his territory.This research aims to compare absolute power of “The Ring” in Tolkie’s work, that has the power to control all Other the Rings of power, with the power of authoritarian States. For that, will be presented the power of “The Ring” in Tolkie’s work, analyzing the power of the state and discussing the theories that explain its emergence, human rights analyzed as a basis for the elaboration of laws that limit State power, and finally, It will be discussed about the protection to the individual provided for in the Magna Carta of 1988. It is a theoretical research of bibliographic with application of the hypothetical-deductive approach method, because from a fictional universe, an analysis of the power of the State will be carried out, identifying why this power must be limited. As a method of procedure will be used the historical method to discuss theories of the origin of the State, as well as human rights. The compare method will also be used, to counteract power in Tolkien's work, with the power of authoritarian states, to finally demonstrate that this power must be limited.