[the_old_crowd] Re: Manifesto?

[Charme]

>nrenka:

> In his case, it seems to be that he really likes 1-4, but is
> unconvinced by Rowling's handling of the issues raised through those
> books in OotP.  I think he takes the argument to loony heights and
> lows, but it's a question worth asking (if one feels like doing
> criticism rather than analysis) of "does this work?  is it convincing?"

Charme,chortling:

But the questions "does this work?" or "is it convincing?" are never asked. 
Least not to what I see and perceive, anyway. Instead, most of the argument 
or presentation of that view is fraught with value and moral judgement, then 
low and behold,  one then needs to add some scripture to the mix to support 
his/her point of view? Naaa, it's better I don't read the tainted thread. I 
might...*snap*...or somethin' :)

> I have to say that the statement that one cannot imagine a book being
> interesting or worthwhile without a set course of events occuring
> strikes me as a profoundly boring way to read literature.
>

Charme:

In the words of the infamous Valley Girls, I so, like, totally agree. 
Choices, choices. Wouldn't it be better for some of them to just not buy and 
read the books if it's so upsetting? ;)