[HPforGrownups] Re: Lupin as metaphor (was SHIP and RL experiences)

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 136949



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Subject: [HPforGrownups] Re: Lupin as metaphor (was SHIP and RL experiences)


Lynda first wrote:

>And Guz:  I think you may be right about Lupin being a metaphor for 
>an HIV infected person.  
 



Sherry now:

I've always thought Remus was meant to represent disability in general.  Not
necessarily HIV or any particular disability, but just disability.  The
prejudice and distrust he suffers are common for a person with a disability.
The inability to find employment because people are afraid of you if you
have a disability.  I've dealt with every reaction Remus has had and though
I haven't chosen to isolate myself, some disabled people do.  Many people
still consider those of us with disabilities to be monsters of a sort, scary
and not quite human or not quite as good as able bodied people.  Some even
advocate for our deaths for the good of society.  it's why I'm particularly
partial to Remus and would like to see him happy and learning to live with
and accept his condition in the end, not necessarily to do anything heroic,
but just learning to live with peace and some happiness.

sherry