One last try (re: Parenting Harry )

[Renee]

No: HPFGUIDX 120412


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "dumbledore11214" 
<dumbledore11214 at y...> wrote:
> 
> > Renee:
> Basically, yes. When discussing the technical side of 
storytelling - 
> how the effects are brought about, how the elements of the story 
are 
> put together, etc., I find that having strong opinions about the 
> characters tends to obscure my views of how they function in the 
> story. Snape the character is allowed to push my buttons, but if I 
> want to talk about Snape the plot device, Snape the metaphor, 
Snape 
> the archetype, or whatever, I try to take a step back and be as 
> objective as possible. Actually, when approached at this level, 
> Snape isn't a character anymore but an object of study.     
> 
> 
> Alla:
> 
> Thank you, I finally got it. :o) So, on this level no value 
judgments 
> about the character can be made, right? Only how well he fits in 
the 
> plot and what is his function storyline-wise, correct?

Renee:
Yes, from my point of view, though I'd say "no moral judgments". At 
least, that's how I see it. :)