[HPforGrownups] Calvinism

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 23652

Amy Z wrote:

> Snape, though, looks to be headed for escape from
> predestination, what with his abandoning the DE path "at great
> personal risk."  That's what makes him the most interesting character
> so far to me.

You *can't* escape from predestination. That's what predestination
means. If Snape is acting honorably, it is because he was predestined to
do so. That his situation makes his predestined choices such a struggle
for him is the pity. (Which sort of argument is why I dislike
predestination and plays like OEdipus Rex).

--Amanda


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