What is the most powerful Patronus?
- 1 Professor Dumbledore’s Phoenix. Dumbledore is the only named character we know of with a magical creature as his Patronus.
- 2 Harry’s Stag.
- 3 *James Potter’s Stag.
- 4 *Lily Potter’s Doe.
- 5 Snape’s Doe.
- 6 Kingsley Shacklebolt’s Lynx.
- 7 Dolores Umbridge’s Cat.
- 8 Aberforth Dumbledore’s Goat.
Why was Voldemort so evil?
Voldemort went to levels of evil that his family probably would not. He is evil because he chose to be. So for those of us who may not have the family that we have always wanted, remember Sirius who chose to turn away from his family’s discriminatory practices.
What is Snape’s tragic flaw?
Hamartia. His main flaw is that he is a double agent, his loyalty lies with Dumbledore at first glance, yet he is part of the antagonist’s team, so he seems evil. This flaw, eventually leads to his death at the antagonist’s hands. He loves Lily Potter, Harry’s mother, and he only helps Harry out, out of love for Lily.
Is Avada Kedavra a real spell?
The Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra) was a tool of the Dark Arts and was one of the three Unforgivable Curses. It was one of the most powerful and sinister (if not the most sinister) spells known to Wizardkind.
Why is Antigone not a tragic hero?
Antigone is not the tragic hero of Sophocles’ play, Antigone, because she does not meet three out of four characteristics of a tragic hero. The first characteristic not met is rank. Even though Antigone is royalty she can’t have rank because she is a woman, all she has is a worthless title.
Did Snape know Quirrell was Voldemort?
No. Snape did not know Quirrell was hosting Lord Voldemort during the events of Book 1. He later tells Bellatrix Lestrange in Book 6, Chapter: Spinner’s End (while giving an explanation about his loyalty to the Dark Lord) that he tried to thwart Quirrell because he found Quirrell unworthy.
What makes a hero tragic?
Here’s a quick and simple definition: A tragic hero is a type of character in a tragedy, and is usually the protagonist. Tragic heroes typically have heroic traits that earn them the sympathy of the audience, but also have flaws or make mistakes that ultimately lead to their own downfall.
What Expecto Patronum means?
Expecto Patronum, the spell that conjured up Harry’s magnificent stag Patronus, roughly translates into ‘I expect (or await) a guardian’ in Latin, which is apt. In Ancient Rome, the word ‘patronus’ meant protector, too, but with very different connotations.
What does Patronum mean?
The Patronus is a form of advanced magic which even the most qualified wizards can struggle with. Harry Potter was one of the youngest wizards to cast a corporeal Patronus, having been taught by Professor Lupin at the tender age of 13.
How is Antigone the tragic hero?
Both Creon and Antigone can be seen as the tragic hero in Antigone. Antigone is the tragic hero because she sticks to her beliefs in the Gods and family and dies because of her loyalty to them.
What is the weakest Patronus?
10 Worst Patronuses on Pottermore
- Dragonfly. You’d need a thousand of these to take on one dementor…
- Vole. And your patronus is… a type of mouse no one has ever heard of.
- Shrew. Why, J.K. Rowling, why is this really an option?!?
- Pheasant.
- Red Squirrel.
- Grey Squirrel.
- Field Mouse.
- Salmon.