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However, critics dismiss these claims as attempts to retrofit modern social issues onto Tolkien’s stories rather than respecting the integrity of the source material. They argue that Tolkien’s original works didn't specify such diversity, and adding such elements for modern representation fundamentally alters the universe’s fabric.
The Contradiction of the Series’ Claimed Timelessness
McKay’s assertion that Tolkien intended his work to be "not an allegory" and "timeless" clashes with the visible edits and additions that seem designed to make the story more relevant to today's societal conversations. If the intent was to preserve Tolkien’s mythos beyond the constraints of its time, why are there significant deviations?