What is the overall literary theme in the lord of the rings trilogy?

by j.r.r. tolkienWhat is the overall literary theme in the lord of the rings trilogy?
The theme is not good versus evil.


The theme is War and is a much more dominant theme. While there is an obvious evil in the story there are also characters that walk the line between good and evil, as is often seen in real war. Labeling LotR with ';good versus evil'; is a very superficial evaluation. It's not that there are sides (Black vs. White), it's that there is conflict and the conflict grows through the actions of multiple individuals.What is the overall literary theme in the lord of the rings trilogy?
I would say the overall literary theme of LotR is man's struggle against sin (both corporately and individually), especially if you take into account Tolkein's faith and much of the symbolism he incorporates into the book. For instance, considering the fact that the ring represents sin, you can see how this weaves its way through the entire story and the results of giving into the lure of the ring, etc., etc. On a more global scale, the atrocities of war and the destruction of nature for industry.
The never ending battle between the evilness of greed and the goodness of being wholesome.
good vs. evil