J. K. Rowling

Throughout the series of Harry Potter it is easy to acknowledge that each character is layered, each has their limitations and motivations. Amongst the many, Sirius Black genuinely exemplifies each of the key virtues; prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice. Though he did not have the most upstanding reputation, in the end he was honored once light had shed on his reasoning. From his background, to fall, to redemption, ultimately to being killed by his deranged cousin Bellatrix, Sirius had a…

In 1997, JK Rowling published the first installment of the Harry Potter books, a series which would come to define a generation. From apparition to house elves, every detail about this wizarding world enthralls a reader, completely transporting them into the story, to live the excellent plot alongside beautifully written characters. Due to the success of the book series, Harry Potter’s world has been under examination across multiple academic fields, from literary experts to scientific…

between a novel series filled with witchcraft and wizardry such as Harry Potter and the literal Son of God, Jesus Christ? Of course. There are several ways in which you could interpret the character Harry Potter as a Christ figure. Really, even if J.K Rowling didn’t have Harry as a Christ figure in mind while writing the series, there is no denying the extreme similarities between the two. Also, according to Thomas C. Foster’s book How to Read Literature Like a Professor, any book can have a…

Founded in 2005 the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) has made it their mission to make global activism more accessible through the power of story. (Anonymous, ND). They do this by creating campaigns to fight various forms of injustice and relating them to popular culture icons including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and others. By making activism more accessible and more relatable to the younger generations of the public, they are more likely to increase the number of…

cultures, religions, etc. to build their foundation on. J.K. Rowling showed how important language is in one of her scenes from Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone. Language is an art, and a magic of sorts. Leach (1966: 407) stated: “Ritual as one observes it in primitive communities is a complex of words and actions… it is not the case that words are one thing and the rite another. The uttering of the words itself is a ritual.” (Quoted by S. J. Tambiah in “The Magical Power of Words”) The…

to make the potion by simply reading the recipe (Rowling 165). Hermione followed the recipe as stated and after rereading the recipe to ensure she did it right, they added the last ingredient and completed the potion. Once they drank the potion, it worked just as the book stated it would. Harry and Ron both transformed into Malfoy’s best friends, Goyle and Crabbe. The potion that Hermione just learned how to make worked so flawlessly that Rowling affirmed, “Ron was indistinguishable from Crabbe”…

SIRIUS BLACK: A VENGEFUL VICTIM OR A FATHER FIGURE? Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a best-selling children’s book which has been adapted into a film with the same title. The story gives a further look into Harry’s past. One of the key characters in it is Sirius Black, Harry’s godfather who was imprisoned for twelve years in Azkaban before he escaped. He was a close friend of the Potters, who went to a hideout because they were being hunted by Voldemort. He was thought to be their…

A Little Black Bunny Rabbits aren’t just an Easter gift, they are a fun learning experience. My sister and I wanted a pet, more than just an orange and black betta fish. It was late 2010, almost 2011. I had wanted a rabbit for as long as I could remember, but my parents didn’t want to get one. “We already have a fish, we don’t need more pets.” Was one of my parents excuses. I would always beg and beg for one, but it never worked. Not even my silver puppy-dog eyes could persuade them. One day I…

Fear is one of the most common feelings in humanity and how a person responds to it reveals the depth of his or her moral character. In novels like Everlost by Neal Shusterman and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling, the authors use fear to illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of their characters. The approach that characters like Allie, Harry, and Mary take toward their fears demonstrates to the reader what they value and their true nature. Allie from Everlost portrays…

THE HUNGER GAMES The Hunger Games is the film and novel everyone has seen and loved, so if you haven’t already seen it, it’s time to see it now. The Hunger Games is the first novel in Suzanne Collins trilogy. The novel was released in 2008 and became popular fast. The trilogy has sold more than 65 million copies and that only in the U.S. The series are ranked second, only beaten by Harry Potter. The genre is drama, adventure, science fiction and action. The main characters is Katniss Everdeen…