[stylist] Harry Potter

[Donna Hill]

And, she addresses slavery and the subtleties of human society about who
rises to the top, how governments work and so on. I started an article about
the Ministers of Magic mentioned in the series and how they reflect reality,
but I never finished it.
Donna 

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
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Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:13 AM
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Subject: [stylist] Harry Potter

Justin,

That's exactly what I thought after reading a couple of pages when I was 17.
I put it down and didn't give it another thought until years later.
And as it's blaringly obvious, I am a huge fan, smile.

Also, Rowling wrote each novel reflecting the progression of growth and
maturity of her characters. Each novel grows darker as the characters age
and learn more about life and death. It's almost like going from The
Chronicles of Narnia to The Lord of the Rings.

This has been another criticism of Rowling and the series. Many were
uncomfortable with the themes of death and after-life along with good and
evil depicted in the novels. Rowling has stated that children come from all
walks of life, many experiencing the darker side of life. She merely
attempted to reflect reality in this way. And she herself struggled with
depression after the death of her mother, and both death and depression are
addressed in later novels.

Other themes Rowling addresses: genocide, class systems, love,
coming-of-age, adolescence and sexuality, oppression and survival,
immortality, bigotry and tolerance, destiny and free choice, just to name a
few.

So I encourage you to pick the books up again, smile.

Bridgit

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Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:53:38 -0400
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Okay.  No I haven't.  I read the first few pages and thought they were
juvenile.  But, I am going to take your advice and read these things.
Think me I might just learn a little something.  
Grin.  


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