Temperance/overweight & a question

[Neil Ward]

No: HPFGUIDX 3534

Catlady said:

   One of the Theological Virtues (or are they called Prudential Virtues?)
is      TEMPERANCE. Unlike the anti-alcohol movement, TEMPERANCE doesn't
mean    asceticism, it means everything in moderation.

True, and in that sense temperance would have to be the overriding virtue,
controlling any sort of excess.  It does mean self-restraint as well, and
because of the temperance movement this might well be interpreted as 'don't
do anything that might be regarded as a good time'.  I work for the alcohol
industry, so don't get me started on temperance...  

Hmmm.  Anyway, this is premature.  Peg hasn't got to temperance yet <g>...


Amanda said:

   On a related note, has anyone noticed that overweight characters are often
   the bad guys, or bumbling idiots? ... I think weight is an often
overlooked    and thus still very perpetuated stereotype.

I agree that the 'fat fool' sterotype is still going strong and it's
annoying to see films like "The Flumps" being made for supposed
entertainment.  I don't agree that being overweight is associated with
villains as such - I'd say most bad guys are portrayed as thin and dark.
Doubtless, someone will now post a list of fat villains.

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I have a question now.  It's something that's been raised before in one form
or another: Which child/adult in HP are you most like?

After pondering, I'd say I'm quite like Neville - a forgetful, clumsy
underachiever who has improved with age (if I had a toad, I'd lose it).  As
for the adults, I'd be a hybrid: twisted, sarcastic and aloof like Snape,
but trustworthy, tolerant and prone to mood swings like Lupin. Doesn't sound
too hot, does it?

Neil

 

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