essays on the feminist Heroine of Hogwarts
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Bell, Christopher E. > [ed.]
- Contributor
- [et al.]
- Publish Year
- 2012
- Shelfmark
- GR BR 54 2012 - B
- Thesaurus
- literatuur, feminisme, meisjes, heldinnen, bundel
- Description
- The essays in this book make two central claims. Hermione Granger, of the Harry Potter series, serves as an outstanding example of what modern young feminism looks like: activist, powerful and full of agency, yet feminine, romantic and stylish. The second claim the essays make is that young, emergent feminist Hermione Granger is a pivotal character upon whom the entire series rests, not Harry Potter himself (or not Harry Potter solely). It is Hermione who solves every difficult puzzle, performs every difficult spell, and to whom her two male companions look for guidance and advice. Quite literally, on several occasions throughout the series, Hermione Granger saves the world through her actions.