Hermione Granger

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 Granger; or perhaps seeing ourselves in the pleasant oddball that Luna Lovegood is. Most importantly what about Neville Longbottom and his struggle to overcome teenage awkwardness which we have all experienced at one point. This is why we…

opposite powers are highlighted by Rowling’s use of diction and characterization. Dumbledore’s character development shows how caring and humble he is. He plays such important roles in not only Harry’s but other characters such as Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger. His role is not that is mainly positive; he fills the halls of Hogwarts with a sense of security. Dumbledore’s overall character is one that presents hopefulness and love, while Lord Voldemort only instills fear and causes both…

whether or not there are dual protagonists featuring a man and a woman. Now, this was truer in the past than it is in the present where the female leads have been elevated in stature and significance comparable to that of their co-lead male actor. Hermione Granger, Katniss Everdeen and Diana Bishop have held a significant role in their respective books and movies. Their characters are strong in their morals, skills and power. Now, there are the older tales written by women authors, whose female…

Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and so many more recognitions (“Awards: Sorcerer’s Stone”) making the quality of the book officially recommended by professional, parents, and children alike. One of the main protagonists and role models, Hermione Granger, in another influential piece that could sway readers in the direction of the series because she uses her gift of knowledge and passion for reading to save her friends and fight the good fight too, proving to be an enormously helpful…

through hell. Taking a quick glance at modern times we see the change in course even more. For example, the landmark stories of the Harry Potter franchise features a young female character named Hermione Granger. She stands alongside her best friends Ron Weasley and Harry Potter. In a lot of ways Hermione contributes the most to the trio of friends in Harry Potter. She encompasses Shahrazad’s wit and knowledge, Beatrice’s innocence and purity, and Antigone’s bravery. Her character has even been…

eve of Harry’s eleventh birthday, the giant Hagrid bursts through the door and hands Harry the admission letter himself. From there, Harry goes on a crazy adventure, meeting many friends and foes along the way. Including his two best friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. The three friends then go on a crazy adventure in their first year attending Hogwarts. The mood throughout the novel goes through transitions, as the beginning is saddening, but turns more optimistic as Harry begins…

In the realm of pop culture one can find countless parallels between the plots of popular stories and ancient myth. One such reference to these parallels can be found in the plot similarities between the story of Isis seeking out the dismembered parts of her recently murdered husband, Osiris, and the tale of Harry Potter seeking out the cursed horcruxes in order to destroy the evil Lord Voldemort. While there are major differences in context, there are significant similarities between the two…

Celebrities – what do they have aside from their good looks and fame and the ability to stare at the camera without feeling awkward? Equally hot family members! These celebrities have brothers or sisters you probably didn’t know even existed and they’re just as attractive as their famous siblings. Here goes. 1. Rachel McAdams From her Regina George to The Notebook days, it’s hard not to love Rachel McAdams and her infectious smile. What’s more to love about her? Her dazzling younger brother,…

My mom taught me how to read and writer and I ended up switching my name School started and I was able to sound things out phonetically but my spelling and handwriting were ass I later figured out that reading bigger books could help me become better with literacy so I jumped from Geronimo Stilton to Harry Potter I got a literacy handbook in my English class in high school that I still keep with me to help me remember key concepts I’m terrible at 3rd person writing and making things unbiased…

Lilian Cu Spindler English 1301 3 December 2015 Gender Inequality in STEM Fields Background It is no secret that girls and women are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematic fields, even in this day and age. Even students agree with each other that girls should be more celebrated in these areas. For example, “In 1968, Caltech male students argued that nerds needed a civilizing female presence. At MIT, which had admitted women since the 1870s but treated them as…