The Lord of the Rings is an epic, high-fantasy tale that centers on fellowship, bravery, and good against evil. How does Frodo's resilience speak to our own capacity to persist when faced with despair? What does the One Ring symbolize? When did Saruman the Wise abandon reason for madness? How and why does fantasy storytelling improve mental health? Media psychologist Drea Letamendi, Ph.D. (The Arkham Sessions, UCLA), Miranda (host, Tolkien Tuesdays), and Todd Stashwick (actor, Marvel's VisionQuest; co-founder, ProgCore Fantasy) explore and explain the psychology of Middle-earth's riveting and unforgettable characters, both from the page and on screen. Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).
