A Long-Expected Parts Episode with Dr. Gerry Crete

About this episode

Dr. Gerry Crete discusses Parts Work and its representation in Lord of the Rings.

This week we're joined by special guest, Dr. Gerry Crete. Dr. Gerry talks about Parts Work and how we see it played out in Lord of the Rings. He talks about how we see the characters grow and change, and the different parts we see represented in the characters. References: Litanies of the Heart by Dr. Gerry Crete The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bride...

People in this episode

Hosts: Father Michael O'Loughlin, Mother Natalia

Guest: Dr. Gerry Crete

Topics covered

• Parts Work
• Character Development
• Lord of the Rings
• Spiritual Growth
• Psychology
• Literature

Keywords

• Parts Work
• Lord of the Rings
• character growth
• Dr. Gerry Crete
• spirituality
• psychology
• J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Litanies of the Heart, The Lord of the Rings

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