I think we just come from a fundamental different standpoint here. The "traditional values" that were infused in HP, which I agree are there, are IMO one of the series's greatest weaknesses. Maybe it's a function of my childhood, or my political views, but the lack of major non-white characters, the lack of any sexuality other than PG13-rated cisgendered straightness, the lack of many powerful female authority figures, and many more, are all weaknesses--huge ones.
However, aside from that--which we can't really argue about--I honestly do have an issue with you emphasizing "the gay theme." It's not a theme. A few characters are gay. That's reality. At the least, it takes u[ far less space than "the straight theme," but I have yet to hear you complain about that.
P.S.: Torvald was most certainly bigoted, whatever you think of Alex's reaction.
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Date: 2012-04-26 11:57 pm (UTC)However, aside from that--which we can't really argue about--I honestly do have an issue with you emphasizing "the gay theme." It's not a theme. A few characters are gay. That's reality. At the least, it takes u[ far less space than "the straight theme," but I have yet to hear you complain about that.
P.S.: Torvald was most certainly bigoted, whatever you think of Alex's reaction.