Ron Weasley

Since the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was published in 1997, J.K. Rowling’s ‘Potterheads’ have done close-readings of the series. From determining detailed Hogwarts house characteristics to theories claiming Ron Weasley is actually Headmaster Dumbledore, the Potter fans have generated seemingly endless ideas and continue to find hidden meanings and symbols in the books. One particular trend in the series is the copious amount of biblical parallels. This is not…

Female Leadership Traits in Young Adult Literature: Literature Review The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, a young adult novel published in 2008 and closely followed by its sequels, Catching Fire (2009) and Mockingjay (2009), swept a generation of adolescent girls off their feet. Raised on the Hermione Granger’s (almost a protagonist of the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling in 1997-2007) example, millions of girls were longing to have a true hero of their own. As children, the gen-X…

Misleading preconceptions blind humanity from experiencing the true identity of those marginalized and labeled as ‘different’ or ‘evil’ by society. Never given the opportunity to express their genuine self, these people, misconceived and grouped according to the reputation that others have dubbed them with begin to conform. They no longer fight the inescapable classification but accept the lies perpetrated and continue on in that negative shadow. In Pink Floyd’s song Green is the Colour and J…

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…