feminist reading of Hermione's character in Harry Potter
v Feminist reading of Hermione’s character in Harry Potter For many of us, the Harry Potter books had been one of the best memories of our growing years. The novels, woven in the rich fabric of fantasy and magic, embroidered with threads of friendship, selfless love, courage, loyalty, sacrifice, and the triumph of goodness over evil resonated with us at the deepest levels. Harry Potter taught us that even the most ordinary person has the power to bring a positive change in the world. The books gave us heroines like Hermione Granger – intelligent, fierce, and a loyal friend, someone who values books more than her looks. When society was teaching us girls that being pretty was the most desirable trait for our gender, Rowling reminded us that it was okay to be awkward and to prefer the pursuit of knowledge over the pursuit of outward beauty. Throughout the series our favorite female characters like Hermione, Ginny, and Luna are shown as not being overtly c...
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