Harry Potter, a novel written by British writer J.K Luo Lin, is popular with readers all over the world for its wonderful magic color. The magical spell involved has likewise become the object of concern. The mantra used in the novel is taken from the author's evolution of the Latin roots. The meaning of which in English can be split to make the readers of English-speaking countries understand well. However, readers from other countries need to be translated according to the local conditions in…
Personality Traits Even though the series falls under the genre of fantasy, its popularity may be due to J.K. Rowling’s ability to create such realistic and relatable characters in spite of their fantastical surroundings. The characters throughout the Harry Potter series are very engaging because they are able to remind us of ourselves or someone we know. We have all had a teacher or boss who reminds of Dolores Umbridge; or how about a friend who could be a bit of a know-it-all like Hermione…
and be alienated. Many argue that Harry Potter as a series dwells deep in the topic of otherness; Harry is often seen as an “other” in many aspects: he is unsure as a wizard, becomes a hero, and is “The Chosen One.” In Marion Rana’s essay, “‘The less you lot have ter do with these foreigners, the happier yeh’ll be’: Cultural and National Otherness in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series”, Rena argues that despite the typical viewpoint that J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series is one that challenges…
spokesperson. What is less relatable is the amount of roles Daniel Radcliffe has performed that require nudity. When asked if performing naked on stage and film was a rebellion, Radcliffe declared, No, the first time I got naked was actually in Harry Potter. There’s that scene in number four, which I was weirdly young, and then after that, I’m sure there was at least some half naked stuff. Yeah, it’s been a theme of my entire career. And I could have never predicted that when I was ten.…
In 1984 Japanese manga author and illustrator Akira Toriyama published the first chapter of Dragon Ball, a series that would become a massive pop culture icon and inspire countless other manga series in the future. Dragon Ball follows the story of Son Goku from being a foolish child to being an overpowered foolish adult with countless different forms, all of which involve changing hair, muscular bulk, and sometimes even eyebrows. Dragon Ball was originally intended to be a story directly based…
the age of seven, Watson’s acting ability showcased itself when she won a poetry contest, in which she recited “The Sea” by James Reeves. Watson began the journey of professional acting whenever she was recommended to casting agents for the first Harry Potter movie, The Sorcerer’s Stone, by her teachers. Watson, who was nine at the time, had to audition for the role of Hermione Granger eight times before she finally landed the role that would make her an international star (Biography.com…
“The Tale of Three Brothers” was first presented in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and last book in the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. In the story arc, one of the main character, Hermione Granger, narrates the story from her copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. These tales were commonly read to children as bedtimes stories because they are “told to amuse rather than instruct” (Rowling 409). “The Three of Three Brothers” relates how three brothers cheated Death…
“The Tale of Three Brothers” was first introduced in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and last book in the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. In the story arc, one of the main character, Hermione Granger, narrates the story from her copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. These tales were commonly read to children as bedtimes stories because they’re “told to amuse rather than instruct” (Rowling 409). “The Three of Three Brothers” relates how three brothers cheated Death…
Can Cath make it through college without Wren holding her hand? For the past few weeks I have been reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell and I am on page 310. Fangirl takes place all throughout the state of Nebraska. The main character, Cather, who goes by Cath, attends college in Lincoln with her twin sister Wren. Cath and her sister have been best friends all throughout high school. If you saw Wren in the halls, Cath would be right next to her. Cath and her new roommate, Reagan, get off to a…
themselves in the fantastical wizarding world bound by her seven novels. Rowling rewards her versed readers; while the Harry Potter novels are ones easily (and presumably most often) enjoyed by their younger devotees, they craft an allegorical puzzle for an informed audience. Rowling makes brilliant use of the classical tradition to provide the consumers of both canons, classical and Potter-centric, with a repertoire of themes, motifs, and language reminiscent of those in antiquity, allowing…