Hidden meanings was Re: Ginny, Hermione and being

[pippin_999 <foxmoth@qnet.com>]

No: HPFGUIDX 52408

Julie/Viola said:

>>>> Although, if we look at some of the symbolism in the books 
from a psychoanalytical point of view (and I'm not a Freudian, but 
I'm also  not above invoking his interpretations when they 
support my point  ^_^), you could argue that Ginny is poised to be 
*very* important. Let's face it, the Chamber of Secrets is a 
Freudian's wet dream (pun  intended). With the snakes and the 
pipes and the decay and slime, and the dark, wet underground 
chamber? Come *on*. Coupled with Ginny's  superficial 
resemblance to Lily, it's very possible she could be  important to 
Harry's sexual development. There's more to the text  than 
adventures or dialogue or surface interaction. There's a whole  
lot of metaphor to be explored there, and just because a thirteen 
or  fourteen year old Harry doesn't acknowledge it doesn't mean 
it isn't  there.<<<<<


In a way, the secret of Ginny's importance is like the Chamber of 
Secrets itself. If you  interpret the secret language of symbol and 
metaphor, and hunt for clues in the structure of the story, then 
you can understand the voice within the walls and the meaning 
will be revealed. Those who accept only  "solid, believable, 
verifiable fact"  will hunt in vain, and may perhaps declare, in 
aggravated tones, that it does not exist. <g>

Pippin