The Message of DH - Moral Superiority

[Jim Ferer]

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Steve (bboyminn): "And to further make the point that Harry's morality
is in his actions, all of his actions, not a single isolated event.
Extending that even further, morality is in his action, NOT in
moralizing and sermonizing and preaching to the choir."

Amen, brother. Enough of the talking class. And the series shows in
its entirety that the good guys aren't plaster saints, either. Good
guys get something done.

Steve: "We learn by the example of a flawed but basically good
courageous boy who will not tolerate the forces of evil winning, and
is determined to beat them regardless of the personal cost."

Flawed? I suppose. How about, instead, "human?"

Steve: "Once again, I point out the Revelation is a far better teacher
than Explanation. A deep and real understanding of a character, and by
extension of yourself, is a far far better teacher than long droning
boring lectures on moral perfection."

Right on! The world is not tidy, and trying to find the flawless path
leads to inaction. Men and women of action, like Harry, have the
courage to take the chance of making a mistake.

Steve, you have a way of hitting the nail on the head.

Jim Ferer