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Or, "The fear of death in literature."

A British book retailer plans to set up a counseling hotline for all heartbroken fans of Harry Potter, in case he dies in the much awaited next book.

As a former psychiatric professional, I can kind of see the point.  ...But I do start wondering, sometimes... Are human beings actually less robust, more fragile, than they used to be -- or are we just being encouraged to believe we are? 

And I remember clearly the resilience and fortitude of my younger patients as compared to the so-called "adults". The kids were endlessly more pragmatic and better at handling pain than the grownups. Any bets on the percentage of over-eighteens who wind up being counseled, as opposed to the under-eighteens?...

Date: 2007-02-04 09:44 pm (UTC)
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Oh dear... I am sorry my comment disturbed you; it was not intended to do that.

I did half of my growing-up on a farm, so the connection between fluffy bunnies in the morning and rabbit for dinner was always there without me being unduly conscious or upset about it.

And I completely agree with you on your last sentence!

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