This disconnect creates opposing views based on observation. This observational difference creates multiple interpretations of what the character is and who he should be. Would it not be fair to say that people that have read the series from the start tend to have a better overall view of the character?
This seems to be the root of why the character is not viewed as the same anymore.
There is nothing wrong with people having different interpretations of a character.
No it would not be fair, You don't have to be there in the early days of a characters creation to understand who that character is. As long as someone has read enough of the character to know there basic characteristics and motivations and they like the character they can say they understand the character
The problem is that they're no clear definition for"read enough". So are you saying knowing a person for years would not give a better understanding of them, that does not seem logical?
My point is that different views mainly seem to be coming from different experiences with the character, would you not understand and know more about the character if you read more of the books? I tend to disagree with you, the more time you spend with someone the more you tend to understand them.
My main point is the time spent with the character seems to be an issue that is creating division with the interpretation of the character.
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