A new take on Peter

[Quinn Dexter]

No: HPFGUIDX 55054


 Every time I read PoA, I am reminded of George Orwell's 
novel '1984' (a British modern classic, for those who don't know - go 
and read it!)


At the time of the Marauders, the Wizarding world seems to be a 
police state. Death Eaters roam the place at will, no one can knock 
off Lord Voldemort; very much reminiscent of Big Brother and the 
Thoughtpolice.


Peter has always reminded me of Winston Smith, a brave man who 
begins the book dissatified with the current situation. However, his 
treasonous thoughts are discovered and he is broken. The end of the 
book has him praising Big Brother. Peter, who I believe was in 
Gryffindor, was brave. For those who've forgotten, he used to roam 
the Forbidden Forest with a WEREWOLF! However, he was caught by 
Voldemort and broken so that he may be used as a tool in the 
wizarding world. He hates what he does, but his spirit is too broken 
to fight back (aka Winston in the torture room - "Do it to Julia!")


Considering the obvious parallels between the two situations, it is 
highly unlikely that this is just a co-incidence. Especially when you 
consider that '1984' was written at the end of WW2 by a British 
writer, so it's very probable that JK Rowling has read the book.


Quinn Dexter - the Antichrist



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