CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 2: Aunt Marge's Big Mistake

[dzturtleshell]

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luirhys asks: It seems obvious that nobody likes her visiting, yet she still bothers/ Do you think Marge is the older or younger sibling here?

dzturtleshell: I guess I've always assumed she's older, even though I hadn't specifically thought about it. She has that authoritative air about her. She and Vernon seem to get along well, but Vernon is clearly more interested in pleasing her and making sure she's comfortable. And we know that Vernon only tries to please those that he considers to be at a higher power level than himself. Also, Marge gives her opinion about everything very freely, yet seems to think it's fact, as though she's a bit of an authority figure. 

Regarding the reason for her visits, I had thought it was only Petunia and Harry that were put off by her visits. Vernon treats her perfectly well, as I said before, he's usually trying to please her. Also, she probably thinks Dudley really likes her because he's usually faking so she'll give him money.

  

luirhys writes:
This chapter inspire rage.

dzturtleshell responds:
I don't think I've considered this before, but it's a very important point! One of Harry's biggest struggles throughout the series is his battle to maintain self control in the face of strong emotions. His ability to do this (or the lack thereof) is a major theme in this novel. Harry's loss of control in response to Marge's taunting is our first example that this is going to be a very difficult struggle for him. 

~ dzturtleshell :)