Ron's character development

[Trina]

No: HPFGUIDX 8074

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, marty at m... wrote:
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> I agree that Ron could use some development, and I would like to 
know more about him.  On the other hand, that's one of his salient 
character features -- he's struggling to define himself.  
Psychologically, I like the idea that Ron feels comfortable in 
Harry's shadow because he's grown up in the shadow of his brothers, 
yet simultaneously feels the need to act out his conflict about that 
with Harry, too.


I've always thought that Ron could feel vastly superior to Harry 
given his upbringing in the wizarding world, whereas Harry has only 
known of it for 4 years.  Harry needs Ron. Ron is a veritable font of 
trivia/knowledge of the wizarding world for Harry.  Yes, Harry's 
knowledge of it has grown exponentially, but he still relies on Ron 
for little comments and general information.  I think it is a mark of 
Ron's character that he doesn't lord it over the "famous Harry 
Potter" that he knows more about the world into which they were both 
born.  Perhaps it is because he is the youngest son in his family and 
has issues of "living up to" his older brothers that he doesn't take 
an air of superiority.  

 I hope this makes sense.  I'm recovering from a week of feasting and 
a four hour drive along curvy mountain roads with two cats in the 
backseat.  Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Trina