Question

One of J.R.R. Tolkien's stated goals in developing the

world of The Lord of the Rings was to create a set of
myths for English-speaking peoples comparable to the
myths of the ancient Greeks and Norse. This endeavor
partially explains the preoccupation with origins and
"roots" that his characters show in all of his novels.
Which statement most accurately identifies the theme that the critic is
discussing and the historical context that affects the theme?
O A. The theme is mythology, and the historical context is the
preoccupation with origins and "roots."
OB. The theme is The Lord of the Rings, and the historical context is
the mythology of the Greeks and Norse.
O C. The theme is origins, or "roots," and the historical context is the
background on Tolkien's purpose.
O D. The theme is Greek and Norse mythology, and the historical
context is Tolkien's interest in them.

Answer 1

O A. The theme is mythology, and the historical context is the preoccupation with origins and "roots."

Step-by-step explanation:

As given in the passage, the critic states that the main purpose of J. R. R. Tolkien in creating the world of "The Lord of the Rings" was to provide a mythological world for the English-speaking people. While there are numerous Greek and Norse myths since ancient times, there seems to be none for the English-speaking people.

And in doing so, Tolkien has managed to provide a whole myth for them through the world of "The Lord of the Rings". This identifies with the theme of mythology that the people want for themselves according to the myths of the ancient Greeks and Norse. At the same time, the historical context seems to be the society's preoccupation with the idea of the origins and "roots" of the people and the need to align themselves with such myths that they can call or accept as theirs.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.