Comment by roenxi

It isn't all that silly an idea that there is information encoded into the work that the creator didn't intend to be there.

Some of the best literature works with characters rather than plot. I can easily see how an author trying to work accurately with characters based on generic memories of how someone should behave would actually leave a lot of evidence for interpretations they didn't expect.

Author's intent is important, but sometimes even the author will stand up and say their not quite sure what their characters would do in a given situation.