Hermione's Emotional Intelligence (was: poor Grangers)

[rachaelmcadams]

No: HPFGUIDX 130771

Hettiebe wrote:
> > I agree but would go further. I think Hermione exhibits a high 
> degree 
> > of emotional intelligence


Julie wrote:
> Daniel Goleman literally wrote the book on "Emotional 
> Intelligence."  I will name the characteristics of EQ and follow 
> them with my opinion of Hermione.  I am curious of what others 
think.
> 
[snip analysis]
> 
> So, in summary, I see Hermione as being high both in generalized 
> intelligence, academic abilities, and emotional intelligence.  She 
> is still an adolescent with all the developmental tasks 
adolescents 
> face.  Like Hettibe said, others tend to expect Hermione to act 
like 
> a young adult and when she doesn't, it is very noticeable.

Rachael:
I'd just like to add that the idea that a gifted/exceptional child 
(or adult) lacks emotional or social skills is generally not true.  
According to all the psychology, development, and teaching courses I 
have taken, gifted children are generally just as adept socially and 
emotionally (if not more) than "normal" children.  They tend to have 
a large amount of friends, make lasting relationships, and grow to 
be successful, well-adjusted adults who have loving relationships.  
So the fact that Hermione is emotionally and socially competent 
should not be a surprise (except for the fact that she started off 
seeming like she was in the first book).
Rachael