Comparisons

[frost_indri]

No: HPFGUIDX 89775

Kneazy
> Browsing through past posts  there are a number that compare  
> characters in the Potterverse with other individuals either 
fictional, 
> or less often, real. This can be an illuminating experience; 
parallels 
> emerge, aims and ideals seem to become congruent and insights can 
be 
> glimpsed which may be relevant to the books we spend so much time 
> discussing.
>
<<snippy>
- Cromwell, regicide and dictator (in all 
> but name).
> Now who do you think he might be compared to?
<a heck of a lot of snippy>>
 It's all very  reminiscent of England in the 1640s. The one trying 
to > bring about change is characterised as an evil monster, those 
opposed  are determined to maintain their privileged positions come 
what may.  They  fear that other marginalised groups (Giants, 
Goblins) may also  seek a re-ordering of society. War is imminent.
> 
> To push the comparison a little further characters could be 
presented  thus:
> Tom - Cromwell (the lower order getting even)
> DD  - King Charles (devious and untrustworthy)
> Harry - Prince Rupert (charming but ruthless)
> Fudge - Denzil Hollies  (parliamentary leader keen to stay at the 
top)
> 
> Fun, isn't it?


Frost:  
  Yes it is.  However, Cromwell, whether or not his ends justified 
his means, did work to lift the yoke of the nobles from the masses.  
Voldie, admitedly by his own followers, and himself, wishes to 
saddle the masses (there are a lot more muggle born and half-muggles 
than pure-bloods) with the nobility.  While we must accept a certain 
amount of spin, the words of the Death Eaters and Voldie himself are 
what we should judge them by.  I think that it is clear that JKR 
used some parralles between Muggle Germany, pre-WW2 and the WW pre-
wizarding war one.  

  I think it would really be interesting to see the story from a 
Muggles POV, though maybe not the Durselies, as they work very hard 
to keep a narrow minded POV.  Basicly, I think following the 
Durselies would be boring as heck.  Well, maybe not now that thier 
solid walkl of anti-magic has been broken, but still.  
  But a Muggle POV... That would be interesting.

Frost