/lit/ - Literature

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The whole point of Voldemort is to show a contrast of two different approaches:

Harry and Tom - both orphans, both had a tough life.
One had a circle of friends where respect and love is freely given.
Other couldn't feel love, therefore actualized his own significance in power.

“Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.”

One accepted himself to be as is.
Another fought for himself to be more than an orphan, where his self worth could not be actualized with love that he is unable to perceive.
(a symbolism of a necessity for a child to grow in a loving family. a character justification for a reach of cold and seemingly meaningless things, fueled by emotions of all, but love.)


The difference in all this?
Humility - to be able to accept yourself and not be drunk with power.
(Symbolized with invisibility cloak, gracefully living and passing the grace to your offspring)

Love - to be able to love yourself and others.
(Love curse (Sacrificial protection), stronger than death, even a killing curse, a concept which Tom tried to overcome, but failed, in defeating love and defeating death)

Compassion - to be able to feel others suffering and help.
(Help will always be given to those who deserve it)

You then can overcome anything, stronger than you alone.
And no talent or power can overcome this. Which is the main point.

Voldemort tried a different approach, the only way he knew how - to be shown defeated.