hubris

[Susan McGee]

No: HPFGUIDX 3100

Since we were talking about the 7 deadly sins as a framework for 
discussing HP, thought it would be interesting to discuss it in terms 
of Greek thoughts...


Hubris or hybris -- the Greek idea that the tragic hero had a fatal 
flaw (oftentimes the same as his strength) that encompassed his 
doom..very common in Greek tragedy. Hubris was defined as an 
overweening pride...

Not suggesting Harry as the tragic hero at all (perhaps Dumbledore?) 
but certainly Barty Crouch, Sr. has a lot of resemblance to Pentheus 
in the Bacchae.

Susan