Why Snape must ultimately be a hero

[Randy]

No: HPFGUIDX 151939

If you want to learn more about Heroes in classical and medieval 
tradition look at 

http://www.fellowshipofreason.com/archives/4heroes.htm

The things that stand out in the summary are quite interesting..

"The classical hero, he is of royal birth or even... half mortal and 
half god."  A Half blood Prince seems to fit the bill.


"He must perform extraordinary feats"  like fooling the Dark Lord.


"He has a fatal flaw"  I think Snape is flawed.


"The suffering of the character is physical"  Snape has obviously 
suffered and will suffer more in Book 7.


"Death must occur in an unusual way"  I predict that Snape dies in 
Book 7.


"The hero fights for his own honor, his deeds belong to the community 
only after his death."  Snape will somehow save the day or die trying.


Harry represents the Medieval Hero.  He was born a commoner.  (Or at 
least raised as one.)  

He remains loyal to his master, Dumbledore.  He has learned humility, 
obedience (loyalty), generosity, willingness to act, acceptance, 
restraint, temperance, and sacrifice.

He will wage war with Voldemort on behalf of his Lord's (Dumbledore's) 
principals.

Harry may die, but I do believe he will learn about the heroic deeds 
of Snape before the end of the series.

By the way, did anyone notice my fun with words?

Humility
Obedience
Generosity
Willingness
Acceptance of his duties
Restraint
Temperance
Sacrifice

Randy