Harry's 'Goodness' (was Re: Dirty Harry/Clean Harry)

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 117038


Kelsey wrote :
"I think that the cutting difference between Harry's goodness and the
goodness of the other characters (particularly his peers) is that
Harry's goodness is called into question too often (tested and tempted
during the plot). Harry is the hero of the book, the center, and the
good polar opposite of Voldemort. And considering that, he seems 'more
good' because he is forced to act of it so often."

Del replies :
Makes sense. However, my original comment wasn't about Harry's good
side, but about his dark side. It is quite obvious that Harry is
forced to choose the right much more often than the other characters.
But it is not so obvious in my opinion that his dark side is that much
weaker than that of other characters.

Kelsey wrote :
"Also, he does things that are out-of-the-ordinary good. Like telling
Cedric about the dragons, whereas the other champions (who are
certainly morally good, but are average) didn't even consider it."

Del replies :
Pure speculation.
I'm not saying that Harry never does out-of-the-ordinary good things,
because he does, but this is a bad example.

Del