Dumbledore

[Tyler Hewitt]

No: HPFGUIDX 49422

Laurasia wrote:

> Using a bee analogy for Dumbledore also has other
> implications. When 
> a bee stings, it dies. Relating that in an
> allegorical sense to 
> Dumbledore, it suggests that Dumbledore will "sting"
> Voldemort and in 
> doing so will cause his own destruction.
> 
> I've always liked this analogy because it is so
> simply and because 
> such a noble character like Dumbledore seems exactly
> the type to 
> sacrifice his own life for the greater good. 
> 
> Using this analogy it suggests that when Dumbledore
> dies it will be 
> extremely calculated and voluntary resulting
> eventually with the 
> ultimate downfall of Voldemort. (Whether it's Harry
> that finishes him 
> off or not, it's likely Dumbledore will have a large
> part to play in 
> the undoing of Voldemort, IMO)


My reply:
This idea of Dumbledore sacrificing himself is really
interesting to me. Dumbledore's possible death as you
describe it reminds me of Obi-Wan Kenobi's death in 
Star Wars. There seems to be a theme in fantasy-type
literature where a parent figure or mentor needs to
die in order that others can go on to continue the
fight. It's also a way for young charecters to grow up
and gain strength from their losses. Another example
of this is Buffy's mom dying in Buffy the vampire
Slayer. This causes Buffy to grow up and become an
adult.
I'm also interested in this because it seems to point
to either Dumbledore's or Hagrid's death in the 5th
book. Losing either of them would force Harry to grow
up, albiet in different ways. Of course, it could also
mean the death of Mrs. Weasley, but somehow that
doesn't seem as likely to me (wistful thinking?).

Tyler


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