[HPforGrownups] hubris

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 3114

Susan McGee wrote:

> 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...

Susan, I've been going mad trying to remember a term....the thing that
Voldemort has done, thinking that taking Harry's blood to reanimate would
make him invincible, when it will really be his downfall. Even if he knows
there's a chance of it leading to his defeat, he's too sure of his own power
to entertain the chance, and thus leads to his own downfall (or so I think
will happen). I've been thinking of it as hubris, overweening pride, but I
don't think it's the right term and I've forgotten all my Greek drama stuff.

--Amanda