Rudolf Potucek, Ph. D. Thesis, Epilogue
November 26, 2009
Via Suzanne: a fascinating look at how the LOTR can be interpreted as the story of a Ph. D. student.
After Frodo has completed his first project, Gandalf (along with head of department Elrond) proposes that the work should be extended. He assembles a large research group, including visiting students Gimli and Legolas, the foreign postdoc Boromir and several of Frodo’s own friends from his undergraduate days.