Beatrix Potter

move with the times as they are upsated, the latest paradigm is still not perfect and in order for something to be labelled paradigm, it never will be. Paradigms are not solid and neither are the media effects claims that draw upon them. The Harry Potter article, while it does primarily fit into the Powerful effects, it does draw upon all four paradigms taking a position where all four paradigms are relevant to varying extents. However as with paradimgs, readings of both media texts and media…

Resonation of a Genre The purpose of a genre is one that dates back all the way to Neolithic times. The Epic of Gilgamesh told the story of the great king. The Odyssey and the Iliad told us of heroes searching for redemption and glory. In the Middle Ages audiences were enthralled with tales of chivalry and trickery. King Arthur and his knights fought for truth and justice in epic ballads. Reynard the Fox entertained many with his fables of trickery and cleverness. There are so many…

According to the guidelines set forth by Joseph Campbell’s, “The Heroes Journey”, Harry Potter is obviously a true hero. Harry Potter is a character developed by British novelist J.K. Rowling who is most famous for said series. The most apparent theme of this series is the always loved good versus evil mythological concept. The entire basis of this good versus evil theme is contingent upon a prophecy born years before the setting of the story, “neither can live while the other survives.” This is…

series by Mary Pope Osborne up until halfway through the fourth grade. The next series of books I fell in love with was R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series, which lasted throughout the sixth grade. In middle school, I started to read J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. My favorite types of books are book series. I do enjoy books that don’t have another to follow every now and then as well. Throughout high school I drifted away from reading, because being forced to read books I didn’t…

One genre has a captivating appeal to its audience, especially the youth and critics that read it. It keeps its audience thrilled, ready to turn the next page. This genre is definitely a classic, and these books wouldn’t be around if it hadn’t pleased many people. However, some classics can satisfy their audiences better than others. The Hunchback of Notre - Dame appeals to the youth of its generation and the critics of the next generation more than A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.…

Interstellar is a 2 hours and 49 minutes British-American science fiction film, distributed by Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. This film with science-fiction genre was directed, co-written, and co-produced by Christoper Nolan. Nolan brothers, Christoper and Jonathan Nolan wrote the screenplay, which has its origin in a script Jonathan developed in 2007. Nolan produced the film with his wife Emma Thomas through their production company Syncopy and with Lynda Obst through Lynda Obst…

Kardashian Krazy The Kardashian family is one of the most famous families in today’s generation. They may not be famous for being book smart, but they have used their many other assets to build an ever-growing empire. Kim Kardashian is well known for wearing tight fitted clothing to show off her curvy body. Khloe Kardashian is known for being direct and honest as well as always sticking up for what she believes in. Kourtney Kardashian is a known for always putting her and her children’s needs…

of literature. A life-long love of reading mixed with a great book series and a dash of an obsessive personality can make a potion that is intense, to say the least. The Harry Potter Series is an integral part of my identity and has molded me into the book-addict I am today. I cannot remember when I first saw a Harry Potter book. My mom became a pretty big fan and, after watching the first two movies, she started reading the series when I was about four years old. I have hazy…

Bhaavna Arora - Keystone setter of Book launch events in Udaipur. Young and effervescent author of India, serving only best sellers to country, Miss Bhaavna Arora is soaring sensation through her pen. As a Former academician and a Corporate leadership trainer, Bhaavna shares her journey of becoming India’s bestselling author of her all the books in her first trip to Udaipur. Udaipur – City of Lakes and emerging literatis onlooked one of the first kind of Book Launch event of a bestselling…

in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s stone. Religious symbolism is heavily entrenched in this young adult movie series, as it naturally should. References to religion is often essential in any narrative that depicts the struggle between darkness and light. This is because darkness and light is often used as a symbolic distinction between God and Lucifer. This kind of symbolism is classically used in countless books, films, and other forms of art. The movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s…