[HPforGrownups] envy vs. jealousy?

[charme]

No: HPFGUIDX 115786


From: "Kathi Russell"

> Now it's Kathi here:
> There is a thin line between envy and jealousy, but I always seem to get
> them mixed up.  On one hand, one of the emotions is basically wanting what
> someone else has, but not necessarily begrudging them for having it - you
> just want it too (whatever "it" may be). On the other hand,however, you
want
> what the other has, you don't want them to have it at all, and you think
> they didn't deserve to have it in the first place, but *you* do....
>
> Can anyone clear it up for me? Maybe we are more specific about the
> difference between the two it will help us define the character's better.
>
>
charme:

How interesting that "envy" should also be in Webster's definition for
"jealousy."  I guess by "degrees," envy is less negative than "jealousy." I
believe Hermoine describes Ron's behavior in GoF as "jealous."

Envy:

A feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with
desire for the possessions or qualities of another.

Jealousy

Fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of losing affection or
position.
Resentful or bitter in rivalry; envious: jealous of the success of others.
Inclined to suspect rivalry.
Having to do with or arising from feelings of envy, apprehension, or
bitterness: jealous thoughts.
Vigilant in guarding something: We are jealous of our good name.
Intolerant of disloyalty or infidelity; autocratic: a jealous God.