Are we being too critical? (was: Epilogue (was Re: Ron and Parseltongue))

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 183471

 
> Alla: 
> But who determines that difference between critical discussion and 
> not erm, not really critical? And why people should even have to 
> defend themselves that what they are arguing is somehow less critical 
> or something?
> 
> What to you is harping on the same aspects, to others is just that 
> critical discussion.

Potioncat:
I sort of agree. But the discussion flows much better, whether critical 
dicussion or opinion pieces, if there is canon support or literary 
background to back up the statement.

If I say, "This book sucks because Snape died." and Alla counters 
with "Snape's death was the touch that made this book perfect." then 
all we'll have is a tennis match if we continue back and forth in 
simple opinions.

However, if I say, 'The change in Draco's arc negates the religious 
allusions from the Tower scene because the redemption isn't carried 
out." then Geoff could counter with "Draco shows a different aspect of 
man's struggle to find the right path." And pretty soon we'd pull 
examples from the 7 books and who knows where else will happen.

But I do feel Lynda's pain, having experienced something similar 
several years ago at this very spot.  ;-)

This might be a perfect thread to send over to OT. It's much too quiet 
over there right now.

Alla and Geoff were portrayed by celebrity impersonators, and the 
opinions as stated may not reflect Alla's or Geoff's interpretations of 
canon.