The Role of Religion in the Potterverse

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> Miles:

> 
> Which brings me back to our On-Topic discussion on the term "Christe 
> figure". While I agree with you that "Christ figure" is not a good 
> description for Harry, I am not really happy with your rationale. In my 
> opinion, we had a discussion about literary criticism, and "I do not like 
> this category because it contradicts my faith" is IMO not a valid argument - 
> your faith is not part of litery criticism, isn't it? If literary scholars 
> use the term "Christ figure" in the way Carol tells us (and her expertise is 
> obvious), we can discuss whether this category is helpful for general 
> analysis or analysing Harry Potter - but whether it is right or wrong in the 
> light of one's faith is a totally different discussion. Just my opinion and 
> no offence meant.


Potioncat:
Oops, must have been dizzier than I thought. Let me try again.

I actually think the character Harry Potter can be described as a Christ figure. There's also at touch of a "David and Goliah" in the various books.

My point in the post previous to this was that while Geoff had some really good points, and was showing how a character cannot be a Christ figure, I see it a little differently.

There are other aspects of your (Miles) post that I'd like to respond to, but will take it over to OT. (Not the same thing as saying, "Step outside and say that"...)