Sunday, September 15, 2013
Chamber of Secrets Character Names
The names of the characters reflect their personality. Lucius Malfoy for example. 'Mal' is the Latin root for 'bad', along with Lucius echoing Lucifer. Along with that, Professor Lockhart's name connects to his personality as well. Lockhart could suggest being secretive or guarded, which he is with his secret identity and figurative 'locked heart', ergo Lockhart. Even Dumbledore, whose name happens to be bumblebee in old English. He is an wise and old wizard who strives to protect his community and students and preserve the culture and peace of Hogwarts.
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I never even thought about this! That's a really smart way to look at their names and to characterize this. Do you think the author did this on purpose or it was a coincidence.
ReplyDeleteThis is really deep... I have seen every movie in this series multiple times. I never thought of the characters names or what they meant. It's interesting how much each characters name reflects their personality. Have you seen the movies?
ReplyDeleteI think it is really cool how the names reflect their personalities. Is gthat how it is with every character or just the main ones? I want to eventually read this book! It sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! I would never have thought to write or even imagine anything like this!
ReplyDeleteWhat if everybodies name were like that? then you would have to act like your name
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