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The outcry over the racial reimagining of Aragorn underscores a vital tension between artistic fidelity and social messaging. Fans of Tolkien’s work, and many general consumers, argue that characters should be left as originally conceived, especially when their visual and cultural identities are clearly described in their source material.
As the Magic: The Gathering set prepares for release, the community’s resistance exemplifies a broader pushback against woke-driven reboots and changes perceived as superficial or ideologically motivated. Many simply want to enjoy stories and characters as their creators intended, without them being altered for reasons of political correctness.