[HPforGrownups] Re: Death Eaters fom a political angle

[puduhepa98 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 161004

Minerva:
> I am trying to figure out just exactly what the Death  Eaters
> symbolize. 

>Pippin:
>I think they symbolize  extremism, regardless of platform. The
werewolves are seeking additional  rights, the pureblood faction
wishes to restore rights it once had and  restrict the rights of
others, Voldemort panders to both while his private  agenda 
does not include sharing power with anyone. But they are all  
united under the Dark Mark, in other words, by their acceptance 
of  violence as a means to political ends.

Nikkalmati:
 
The Death Eaters are reminiscent of Nazis in their earlier form before  
Hitler was elected Chancellor, when they were plotting to take over Germany,  
particularly in their supremacist ideology.  However, they also resemble  the 
followers of any tyrannical dictator, such as exist today in at least a  dozen 
countries throughout the world. (An example from a former time would be  Idi Amin 
in Uganda).  As JKR has been active in Amnesty International I am  sure she is 
aware of the techniques used by dictators to establish and control  these 
groups of loyal followers or collaborators and infiltrate the society. One  group 
is represented by Bella, fanatical believers.  There are also those  who are 
just trying to get ahead, to attach themselves to the powers that be (  or 
that will be) to promote themselves, think PP.  As the dictator gains  power he 
sucks in support from those who fear harm, if they do not go along  (Draco?)  
and, of course, there are those who refuse to see the handwriting  on the wall 
and deny there is anything wrong (Fudge).  JKR shows us all  these types in 
the very few glimpses we get of the circle around LV.   Clever she is.
 
Nikkalmati


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