Is Dumbledore Bad

2025-01-16 18:31:25 332

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Cassidy
Cassidy
2025-01-20 16:00:01
Albus Dumbledore first appears on the scene as an interesting old man with a hat. In the 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, however, he is often seen as a figure who seeks to guide and help make things come right--representation of wisdom and goodness. And, inevitably, he is not perfect: there have been questionable moments in his conduct — what he decided about Harry's upbringing, what he has kept secret in the name of helping make the greater good. You might call them all sticking points.

Yet to view him as 'bad' represents a punishment too severe. He has all the complexity of character, showing us that even heroes can have flaws. Is Albus Dumbledore a good or a bad person? This questions has got a lot of play. Well, for what it's worth, my opinion differs from those who now consider the thing settled.
Chloe
Chloe
2025-01-18 03:49:31
Ah, the question of Albus Dumbledore's morality – it's been hotly debated among Potterheads ever since the series wrapped. Well, let me indulge you with my thoughts. From a child’s perspective, Albus Dumbledore in initial books of 'Harry Potter' series appears as the embodiment of supreme good. He's the wizarding world's example of ultimate power combined with ultimate humility—a clear force of good.

However, as the series evolves, so does his character - not all for the good. For one, his hand in the underage wizard Harry’s dangerous exploits would definitely not pass as sound judgement in the muggle world.

Furthermore, his secret-keeping habit - especially key information about horcruxes from Harry fuels his detractors. His past history with Grindelwald and his family were far from stellar too. What's intriguing in JK Rowling's portrayal of Dumbledore though, is his acknowledgement of his own flaws - his quest for power in youth, his indirect approach and so on.

Yeah, it's safe to say he's no poster child for sainthood; but terming him as 'bad', that seems a tad too harsh. He’s much more of a morally grey character, more nuanced than just 'good' or 'bad'. Quite like real people, eh?

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