Emma Stone

Did you know that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets combined made over two billion worldwide at the box office? The purpose of my speech today is to tell you about these two movies. Since I have read the books, did extensive research, and watched both of these movies many times, I consider myself a credible source. Right now, I want to tell you about the Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets plot, main…

Introduction Background The ‘Harry Potter’ series is arguably one of the most popular book series in history, described by Hoover (2007) as will “having long life because (…) the original readers will share it with their children, a family favourite for a very long time”. Although the series concluded in 2007, Pottermore, the fan-based website which spills small details that Rowling still discusses, received over one billion page views within two weeks of release. (via news.microsoft.com). One…

but you need these momentum shifting moves.. We had the Hulkamania movement, then it shifted to the beer drinking, Stone Cold era. We reinvented the business with becoming the bad guy. What’s the next level?” (“Hulk Hogan’s Quotes”). This quote by former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan illustrates the change of the wrestling industry. A man who was the accelerant to that change was “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Born in Austin Texas, Steve grew up in a low income family. He later on went under the tutelage…

In Harry Potter, a seven book series written by J.K. Rowling, Harry and all of the people around him face challenges stemming from Lord Voldemort. Dumbledore is correct when saying that it is “a great and remarkable thing” that Harry can still love because the multitude of battles he endures makes it difficult for him to feel anything but anger and sadness (Rowling 508-509). Throughout each novel, there is a significant challenge that Harry and those close to him have to overcome. While these…

major theme in the works is the core value of Christian spirit, the basic Christian thoughts in Harry Potter is analyzed deeply in the essay, to summarize the ideological connotation of the religions thought in Harry Potter and The Philosopher 's Stone (hereinafter Harry Potter) through analyzing the works in depth. The influence of Christianity is implied in Harry Potter. Almost all the western literary works are influenced by Christianity or the Bible, even if the contents and the names of…

first read-through of the series. Rowling uses her knowledge of these classics in the naming of the characters, the inclusion of certain creatures, and other symbols. 1. Characters In the first book of the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the character of Nicolas Flamel is introduced. Flamel is based on a French lawyer who was born in 1330…

The major mythical aspect of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban not surprisingly violates the fundamental principles of science. This novel incorporates several ideas that do not have a scientific basis, for example the concept of “transfiguration”, the ability of humans to transform into animals. However, from the standpoint of evolutionary biology, Azkaban provides examples of evolution in practice, including gene expression and hybrid species. It also includes characters…

David refuses. “I cannot walk in these.” he says. “For I am unused to it.” Instead he reaches down and picks up five smooth stones, and puts them in his shoulder bag. Then he descends into the valley, carrying his shepherd’s staff.” (8) In this part of, David and Goliath, Malcolm tells us about David the shepherd boy who possess the characteristic of audacity. David occupies…

Interestingly his aunt, uncle, and cousin never seem to learn from experiences with Harry and fail to treat him humanely. Despite Harry’s abuse, he remains polite to his family as they are the only family he has left. The only time he acts out occurs when one of them disrespectfully comments about his parents – which sadly is a common occurrence. Unfortunately Harry’s emotional abuse is not exclusive to his aunt and uncle’s home. He also is mistreated by his classmates and sometimes professors…

J.K. Rowling deliberately structured the Harry Potter series in the style of the ring cycle, which is significant in making the story a bildungsroman; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows are the two books in the series that most dramatically contrast from each other—as they are the bookends of the series—thus resulting in their being most appropriate for the analysis of the series structure. Meetings and Partings Beginnings and endings are a part of…