Voldemort and Sauron and Others

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 191495



--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, sigurd at ... wrote:
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> In a novel, the author is not only the writer of the facts, they are the interpretor of the facts, and the meaning thereof. In fact, the images are the facts.
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Steve:

Not necessarily, we have authorial intent, but that does not always coincide with reader interpretation. In fact, reader interpretation and debate of many many issues are what have kept this group and many others alive. 

Some think Harry is a near Saint, others think Harry is a misbehaved unruly irresponsible boy who causes more trouble than he solves. Some think the Twins are just mischievous boys being boys, others think they are horrible mean spirited bullies. 

JKR had here view and intent, but with millions of readers, there are a whole range of interpretations. Each of those interpretations could be considered an alternative view on history, and alternate narrative.  

Steve/bboyminn