[HPforGrownups] Why Snape must ultimately be a hero

[Kemper]

No: HPFGUIDX 151986

On 5/6/06, Randy <estesrandy at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> 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..
>
> ...
>
> "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.
>
> ...
> By the way, did anyone notice my fun with words?
>
> Humility
> Obedience
> Generosity
> Willingness
> Acceptance of his duties
> Restraint
> Temperance
> Sacrifice
>


Kemper now:
That's cool... I didn't notice ;-)
But I also didn't notice where Snape has obviously suffered physically.
Maybe emotionally.  Maybe.

Snape does have many flaws, but what do you think his fatal flaw will be?
Assuming Snape dies, my vote is pride.  For the life of me, I can't think of
a classical story where the fatal flaw was something else... like gluttony.


What way do you think he might die unusually?  I hope its not being AK'd or
turned inside out.

If Snape destroyed an Horcrux, would he do so for his honor or for the
community?  After I typed that last sentence, I answered it for myself: his
honor.

Kemper


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