Theory of theme (was Re: What did Riddle want from Ginny?)

[adragh]

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Caspen <cruthw at e...> wrote:
> I would emphasize the use of metaphorical means, because I think 
> (and again this is what makes JKR brilliant, IMO) JKR's point is 
> double-edged in that JKR's handling of the subject is not only a 
> good old-fashioned metaphorical morality tale, but also a metaphor 
> about metaphor itself. <snip> Not only do JKR'S books in this 
> series make metaphysical statements using metaphor, but they also
> say something about the proper place of metaphor in metaphysical 
> discussion. 


Herein lies the point. HP series has a reality defined by author JKR. 
And here we sit, like students of the Midrash, trying to interpret her 
reality because she does present much of it subtly and often with much 
a certain amount of humor and wit. Great fun, indeed. :)

Adragh