A Post-DH World of Theories

[onefishbowl]

I, for one, have enjoyed talking about the plots, characters, and themes present in Harry Potter as much as (if not more than) reading the books. Whether or not a fan agrees with what JK Rowling did with the full series (I'm very pro-all 7, not that it matters), one has to admit that she knows at least a moderate amount of mythology from various

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[myprettycabinet]

For a fleeting moment, I thought of the Lady of the Lake AND the Sword and the Stone. But it's not really like it in a lot of other ways.

[onefishbowl]

It isn't, it's true. But the similarities are still present.

[tchemgrrl]

I was surprised at the, for lack of a better word, Christ-iness of the ending (and surprised that it took me a few hours of book digestion to notice). Could be considered a literary allusion.

[donutgirl]

Yes, there was much more Christian imagery in this book than I expected from her.

[onefishbowl]

At face value, I'd say it seems that way. But sacrifice is a huge theme in a lot of stories and legends. Harry choses not to die, and then stays that way. That makes a little difference, to me.

[starwoman]

When I read that scene I immediately thought of Mists of Avalon (which was a retelling of the Arthurian legends through the women-Morgaine, Guenevere, etc.) when Morgaine threw Excalibur in the lake after Arthur died.

[digital_diva12]

I immediately thought of King Arthur while reading that. But honestly, The Sword in the Stone came quicker to mind than what it originated from. Can't escape that Disney charm.

Defintly Athurian Legend

[eriy]

My first thought:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail when King Arthur was talking to Dennis the peasant saying, "The lady of the lake...held Excalibur from the bosom of the water to signify divine providence, That is why I'm your king!"

"Look, strange women lying on their backs in ponds handing out swords is no basis for a system of government"

Blah blah blah. Anyways, that popped straight into my head complete with the music.