Analyzing Plot Twists: Simplify, Simplify!

[Paula Gaon]

No: HPFGUIDX 103104

28June04


Tara wrote: 
"...We all love the twists and surprises that Jo does include in her
books, and we'd love to be able to predict the next big bombshell, but
I think most stuff is really just what it appears to be: James, Lily,
and Sirius are really dead; Petunia and Dudley are really Muggles;
...There will certainly be unexpected events,...Anyway, it's quite entertaining to imagine what's coming next, but Ithink she makes her clues relatively clear (Mark Evans, Neville's wand something being up with the DADA job so that
Dumbledore doesn't want Snape to take that position)."
 
Paula now:
Good point, Tara.  I agree with you that JKR does indeed make her clues pretty clear, except on the business with Dudley and Petunia.  Petunia's sudden revelation of knowledge about the Dementors and Azkaban is really a red flag, IMHO.  Don't have the book here with me now, but I do remember the whole tone and mood of the scene changing after her revelation.  Must have been Uncle Vernon's reaction.  Plus, Uncle Vernon's consistent vehement reaction against anything to do with witchcraft has ALWAYS been suspicious to me--how the gentleman doth protest.  Personally, I'd be willing to bet a nickle or so that we'll find out something significant re: the true natures of Petunia and Dudley.  Ever consider the fact that Petunia, like Lily is a flower?  This seems to suggest something too, but haven't the foggiest what--any ideas?  Dudley, maybe from dud--a failure?  And Vernon, must look that one up.  JKR tends to tell us something about characters through their names. Humm--this could be
 another thread...
 
~Paula Gaon






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