...The Popularization of Harry Potter Series The Harry Potter series, which is written by JK Rowling, is a miracle of literary history that it is well known in countries with various cultural backgrounds all over the world. It has been translated into seventy languages and sold over four hundred million copies in two hundred countries. The success of the Harry Potter series results in a success of its industry, including films, video games, toys, traveling attractions and theme parks. The Chronicles of Narnia is another popular fantasy storybook published in 1950. But why did it fail to achieve the same incredible success as the Harry Potter series? Part of the reason is because the Harry Potter series is not only a book for children but also a book for adults. The details of the books connect to younger readers’ real lives, while being inspirational enough to generate older readers’ considerations. It is far more than just a fantasy series. Harry Potter’s magic world is so real to readers because it is very similar to readers’ lives. There are governments, schools, pubs, banks, bookstores, train stations, the World Cup, prisons and hospitals in Harry Potter’s magic world. These are all things young readers can relate to in their lives. The similarity makes Harry Potter’s magic world real to readers. Besides, by offering detailed examples to connect her characters with readers, JK.Rowling successfully convinces her readers that the magic world is real and they can be part of it if...
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...VCDD 290 Unit 1: Forms of Art Discussion Board Lisa McAlpine Art, much like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. Whether or not a piece may be considered “art” depends on how the viewer interprets the piece. For example, many do not find architecture or illustration to be “art”, because they are not traditional forms of art. They are perhaps the most unorthodox forms of art available. However, some find nontraditional forms of art more appealing due to the nonconventional nature of such pieces. Architecture is the most controversial art form, because many see it more as a science than an art form. However, there is a certain viewpoint that makes architecture artistic. Architecture is a visual art in the form of building, an art form that is larger than life, larger than the biggest sculpture. Architecture is not only art, but art that is not only visually appealing, but also has a useful purpose, unlike many other forms of art (ArchiteacherTM – Architecture and Aesthetics, 2002). There are a few timeless architectural pieces that have inspired the public for generations, and will continue for lifetimes to come. One such architectural masterpiece is the Roman Pantheon. The Roman Pantheon was constructed as a temple to the Romanian pagan gods, such as Diana (goddess of the Moon) and Apollo (God of the Sun) (Edkins, 1999). Though no one is completely sure when the Pantheon was built, brick stamps upon the side of the building suggest that the Pantheon was built between...
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...What is Harry Potter? Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of a wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc concerns Harry's quest to overcome the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort, whose aims are to become immortal, conquer the wizarding world, subjugate non-magical people, and destroy all those who stand in his way, especially Harry Potter. A series of many genres, including fantasy and coming of age (with elements of mystery, thriller, adventure, and romance), it has many cultural meanings and references. According to Rowling, the main theme is death. There are also many other themes in the series, such as prejudice and corruption. Who is Harry Potter? Harry James Potter was a half-blood wizard, the only child and song of James and Lily Potter. He was one of the most famous wizards of modern times. Voldemort attempted to murder him when he was a year and three months old, shortly after murdering Harry’s parents as they tried to protect him. This early, unsuccessful attempt to vanquish harry led to Voldemort’s first defeat and the end of the First Wizarding War. One consequence of Lily’s protection is that her orphaned son had to be raised by her only remaining blood relative, Petunia Dursley, where he was neither welcomed nor nurtured, but would stay alive, at least...
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...Table of Contents: 1. The Other Minister 2. Spinner's End 3. Will and Won't 4. Horace Slughorn 5. An Excess of Phlegm 6. Draco's Detour 7. The Slug Club 8. Snape Victorious 9. The Half-Blood Prince 10. The Hour of Gaunt 11. Hermioine's Helping Hand 12. Silver & Opals 13. The Secret Riddle 14. Felix Felicis 15. The Unbreakable Vow 16. A Very Frosty Christmas 17. A Sluggish Memory 18. Birthday Surprises 19. Elf Trails 20. Lord Coldemort's Request 21. The Unknowable Room 22. After Burial 23. Horcruxes 24. Sectumsempra 25. The Seer Overheard 26. The Cave 27. The Lightning-Struck Towel 28. Flight of the Prince 29. The Phoenix Lament 30. The White Tomb Chapter 1: The Other Minister It was nearing midnight and the Prime Minister was sitting alone in his office, reading a long memo that was slipping through his brain without leaving the slightest trace of meaning behind. He was waiting for a call from the President of a far distant country, and between wondering when the wretched man would telephone, and trying to suppress unpleasant memories of what had been a very long, tiring, and difficult week, there was not much space in his head for anything else. The more he attempted to focus on the print on the page before him, the more clearly the Prime Minister could see the gloating face of one of his political opponents. This particular opponent had appeared on the news that very day, not only to enumerate all the terrible things that had happened in the last week (as though anyone needed...
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...BOOOK REPORT: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN SUBMITTED BY: JOHN JAYROME V. HERNANDEZ Submitted to:ms maricel marquez ENGLISH BOOK REPORT: I. HARRY POTTER and the Prisoner of Azkaban II. AUTHOR: Joanne K. Rowling III. Date: A. Started Reading: December 3, 2011 B. Finish Reading: December 28, 2011 IV. VOCABULARY WORDS 1.legal- 2.injustice- 3. Muggle- 4. demeanor- 5. Dementors- 6.staunch- 7.ennui- 8.dreadful- 9. xenophobia,- 10.paranomia-mental illness 11.deluted-weakened 12.evove-develope 13.engulfed-surrounded 14.hostage-prisoner 15.insigne-badge V. POINT OF VIEW - Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban, the wizarding prison. In response, the Ministry of Magic sends Dementors, a race of dreadful creatures which either wear or are made of Black Cloaks, to guard Hogwarts and their Emotion Eating powers seem to affect Harry especially. Remus Lupin, meanwhile, makes his first appearance, taking on thedreade Gryffindor d Defense Against the Dark Arts post. The book's popularity may be partially due to the introductions of Sirius and Lupin, considered by some fans to be two of the coolest characters in the series. It also marks the point where the books started to become more serialized with each ending setting up the next one. VI. THEME The Injustice of Legal Systems This book makes several moral attacks on a legal system that is controlled by men like Lucius Malfoy who bully people until he gets his way...
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...Rowling was born in 1966 in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England. Her father, Peter, was an aircraft factory manager, and her mother, Ann, a lab technician. Rowling grew up in Winterbourne, a hamlet close to the Welsh border, and lived four doors down from a family named the Potters, which is presumably where she drew inspiration for her main character's name. Her family moved again when she was nine, to Tutshill in the Forest of Dean. During her high school years, she was made head girl, despite the fact that she was generally a shy student. Rowling read often as a child, and began writing when she was six years old. According to interviews, she admired the works of writers such as E. Nesbit, Elizabeth Goudge, and Noel Streatfeild, among others. Although Rowling wanted to pursue a writing career, her parents convinced her to study French at Exeter University, with the hope that she would become a bilingual secretary. Rowling's rise to her position as an acclaimed author is virtually one of rags-to-riches. According to reviews, Rowling began writing the first Harry Potter book in 1990 after her revelation on the train. She was working full-time and in a long-term relationship. Shortly afterward however, her mother died, and Rowling lost her job with the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. At the age of 26, Rowling moved to Portugal to teach journalism, and there met Portuguese journalist Jorge Arantes. They married October 16, 1992. During their brief marriage, she gave birth...
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...someone to latch onto for hope. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was directed by David Yates with Warner Bros. Pictures helping market the film. This magic-filled 138 minute-long movie stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter; along with Emma Watson playing Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. This movie was rated PG-13 due to intense violence and some images in the movie, though not graphic, may be too extreme for a younger audience. Based off of the author J.K. Rowling’s critically acclaimed Harry Potter series, this movie adaptation brings her fifth book to life. As the rest of the Harry Potter movies have started, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix begins in the muggle world with Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) living with the Dursleys; it starts at an empty playground where Harry is tormented by his cousin Dudley. Everything seems okay for the both of them until the scenery changes into something like a horror movie. Harry and Dudley are attacked by a couple of rogue dementors in a tunnel, leaving Harry with only one way to defend himself and Dudley; with magic. News of this arrives at the Ministry of Magic; Harry receives a letter from them, explaining his expulsion from Hogwarts for performing underaged sorcery in the presence of a muggle. We are soon introduced to the Order of the Phoenix’s headquarters, where Harry is reunited with his best friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson). At dinner, Harry learns that the Ministry is...
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...the twilight series, trendy fashion, reality TV and celebrity obsession are pop culture. No matter how much you say you don’t follow pop culture it is still a active presense in your life. It reaches all audiences of life as long as they are a part of society. Three major trends that are popular in America today are among those mentioned above. The iPod is in everyone’s pocket these days. It has become more of a pocket pc and less of a music device. You can get the latest news, social networking updates and email all on the iPod. Reality TV is also popular in America. Americans enjoy watching “real” people deal with the drama in their everyday lives. Jersey Shore is a (arguably) popular reality series. The Twilight series, much like the Harry Potter series 10 years ago, has taken American youth by storm. In pop culture trends you either love it or hate it, with majority of the people loving it. Popular culture affects the clothes I wear, the things I watch on TV, and the music I listen to. Now that I think about it, popular...
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...Although of The Twilight Saga books are fictional with a mystical story line; these books will be remember for many years. The Twilight Saga has become so surprisingly popluar in the past two to three years. Reminding all of us of the Harry Potter novels. Though both groups of books targeted different age groups; the overwhelming popularity reached out to all age groups. Including children, teenagers, young adults, and grown adults. I look back to my childhood, and the books that were popular then were part of the bubble gum culture of the 1980's. When my children are adults, they will remember the Twilight Saga, and even Harry Potter. Then relate those types of books to their childhood. Which does a have different type of culture. I call it the fantasy and reality culture. I am positive there is a more specific name for it, but in my mind everything in today's media culture is either reality based, or fantasy based. Yes both are far from each other, but when one does not want to live reality, they are most likely to chose fantasy. I think that is why Twilight Saga and Harry Potter books have become so vastly popular. The only issues I can see coming from the fantasy part is the need for children to know how to decipher the difference between reality and fantasy. If this is not done, then there could possibly be all different types of issues for the children readers when they become...
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...(A.1) Referral selling is when a consumer is persuaded to purchase goods or services by promising a rebate, commission or other benefit for supplying information that helps the trader sell to other consumers. The consumer does not get the promised benefits unless the supplied information is fulfilled. For example a salesman for a telephone company persuades you to sign up to a contract for a mobile phone plan and says that you will receive a commission for introducing the product to other customers who buy the same product. (A.2) Unconscionable conduct is when the consequences of a contract is unfair and harsh. Where one party is in a position to exploit a particular weakness of the other; either a business to business contract or a business to consumer contract. For example if a real estate agent drew up a lease agreement for a mentally deficient man and the contents in that contract exploited the lessor because of his condition. The contract for example would include things such as obligating the lessor to replace fixtures of the property even though the damage was not at fault of the lessor it was general fair wear and tear. The lessee exploited the fact that the lessor did not fully understand the laws regarding to the landlord’s obligation to replace fixtures of his property if the fixture is not fit for its use due to wear and tear. (A.3) i) A compliance program is designed to identify and reduce the risk of breaching the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and...
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...reader, mainly a child, to read quickly, and develop a clear understanding of exactly what is happening in the novel or story. During this essay, I am going to consider Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban of the Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling, and Peter and Wendy of the Peter Pan series by J.M Barrie Any book in the Harry Potter series may be the perfect choice for such an essay due to the fact they are all unbelievably popular with readers of all ages. “As of June 2011, the book series has sold about 450 million copies, making it the best-selling book series in history, and has been translated into 67 languages.” As Harry Potter himself is the same age as the target audience, it allows the children reading the story to relate to him, and wish and wonder what it would be like to be like Harry Potter, and overcome the challenges that he has to in his wizarding world. In my experience, books within the genre of children’s literature are often very descriptive, for example “A dementor rose slowly from the box, its hooded face turned toward Harry, one glistening, scabbed hand gripping its cloak.” This excessive description is done in order to let the child let their imagination run wild whilst they are reading the story and imagine what various things look like. I for one after reading the Harry Potter...
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...Minister would love to ride on a bicycle in a city where traffic congestion is no more a daily topic but a Chinese super glue sticking cheaply with the urban life. The two wheeler moving its way through the traffic like solving a jig-saw puzzle is what produces a greater than normal exhalation by the passerby. Yes, for the guys and the minority girls- the most time consuming transport in Dhaka city would be bicycle after motorbikes which is now the ‘buzz’ of the city. Why do u need a BOOM BOOM GO? Apart from impressing the girl next door with the bicycle, the thrill is the most important feeling that goes through every rider’s spine everyday. Living in a huddled city where parking a car is like telling Hagrid to share the sit with Harry potter in a rickshaw, bicycle can easily solve the problem with easy parking. Bike also reflects the personality and status of a rider, which often can connects with the individuality. Moreover, nowadays bicyclists often feel like they belong to a big community, and that sensation gives something in common that the bicyclists share a bond that sets us apart from the rest of the two-wheeler world. As for instance BDCYCLIST and Mojammel Vai- the new Gp Advertisement says it all. The ease of commute is so evident that even a school going student shows frustration like Ussain Bolt showing frustration while disqualified for 100m race in this Olympic when a bicycle whooshes past the jam. Escaping and adventure is what the most common byproduct...
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...------------------------------------------------- CHOOSE THE CORRECT TRANSITIONAL DEVICES. ------------------------------------------------- 1. ------------------------------------------------- .Top of Form 2. Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor. therefore however otherwise 3. 4. 5. 2. You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late. Consequently Furthermore Otherwise 3.I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles. Moreover Nevertheless c However 4. Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap. Otherwise Hence Nevertheless 5. Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water. however moreover furthermore 6. The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course. Therefore Nonetheless Otherwise 7. The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip. Furthermore Besides Therefore 8. You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play. otherwise although besides 9. The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___. moreover thus though 10. We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other. however therefore furthermore 11. He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job. Moreover Therefore Although 12. That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive. furthermore hence although 13. We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon. nevertheless unless ...
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...who wouldn’t spare a single life, that old character has been redefined and molded innumerous number of times to appeal the current generation audience, the current vampires sparkle and get married. The biggest part of the fantasy genre of films in my life would clearly be imagination and hope. A lot of these movies gave me the mental strength to always wait for the good things to happen when hard times were wandering upon me. A lot of people become actively imaginative and creative with their thinking. But the real reason this genre stands out than any other would be the part where everything non-existent or everything that we wished existed can be brought to life on a screen. One of the biggest films series like Lord of the rings, Harry Potter, Marvel Superheroes, and Twilight etc., all have used the...
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...Name: Eslam Eid Essay Teacher: Mrs. Harp English: 9-5 Date: 6th Dec, 09 In J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter and the chambers of secrets, the author establishes ghosts as characters with feeling through the dialogue, action, and thought of Moaning Myrtle. Myrtle always haunts the girl’s bathroom when she gets angry by flooding the toilets. ‘Hermione said,’ “ Yes. It’s been out of order all year because she keeps having tantrums and flooding the place.”(133) Myrtle shows us that she always haunts the girl’s bathroom when she gets angry. Myrtle always cry when people start talking about her in a mean way, for example some people call her fat Myrtle or ugly Myrtle. ‘Hermione said,’ “Oh, no, peeves, don’t tell her what I said, she ‘ll be really upset.”(134) This quote proves that Myrtle always cry every time somebody talks about her in a mean way. Anytime somebody upsets Myrtle, she goes to the bathroom and tries to kill herself, but then she realized that she is already dead. ‘Myrtle said,’ “Peeves upset me so much I came in here and tried to kill myself. Then of course, I remembered that I’m... I’m...”(156) this quote shows us that Myrtle is always sad, that when she tried to kill herself in the bathroom she realized that she is already dead. So in J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets, the author establishes ghosts as characters with feelings through the dialogue, action, and thought of Moaning Myrtle. Myrtle...
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