Hermione Granger: The evolution of female fictional characters to feminist role models Feminism is a difficult term to define. It has been convoluted with misunderstanding through the years and has garnered a negative connotation in some circles. However, the basic concept at the heart of feminism is gender egalitarianism. In the patriarchal societies that encompass most of the globe, feminism is the thought that women are equal in ALL aspects of life and should be afforded the exact opportunities
Even though she is a fictional character, Hermione Granger is somebody many would strive to be. A vital role of the famous book and movie series called Harry Potter (1-7) Hermione Granger is a great role model to many people. Although the author describes her as extremely smart, she may be overshadowed by Harry Potter, the main hero and protagonist. Debatably, it is also possible that she does not receive as much credit because she is “only” a girl. Even though there were many times throughout
of how far society has progressed, girls are still undervalued. The characters who exhibit traits of capable leaders are those who these young women admire. It is characters like Hermione Granger from Harry Potter who influence girls is the zenith of exemplary characters in the literary universe. Hermione Jean Granger was born September 19, 1979, to non-magical parents, both of whom were “quite proud” of their magical daughter, although “a bit bemused” by her oddities (Rowling, “2004 Accio Quote”)
Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon. Harry has never experienced a friendship with anyone until the day he is sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Throughout the school year, Harry develops a balance of friendship between Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom. Each of them, has a need to belong somewhere. Together, they form a balance that make them each feel wanted in way that they have never known until they meet each other. On the train ride to Hogwarts, Harry discovers
Courage. When defined, it can mean either “the ability to do something that frightens one” or “strength in the face of pain or grief.” My role model has to do with both of those definitions. Her name is Hermione Granger. Obviously, she is not the person one would expect for me to choose. If you evaluate her throughout the series, she is courageous, brave, and a hero. As an eleven-year-old girl, she stood up to her teachers and got Harry and Ron out of trouble because they had just saved her from
Many critics believe Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling is simply a helper on the adventure, while others see her as a heroine all on her own. However, there is a lot of evidence showing she is a hero such as, without her, Harry and Ron would not have gotten as far in their quest if she was not there with them. She is the brains and the observer of the group. They needed her to bounce ideas off of and for her to look around for clues. For example, that time with the
The Sorting Hat Was Wrong Hermione is a fan favourite in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. Hermione is surrounded by people who are viewed as some of the bravest witches and wizards in the wizarding world throughout Rowling’s series. Yet, Hermione herself in the first book is not brave. Hermione is probably, at this point in the series, one of the least brave characters in Gryffindor. Hermione utilizes her knowledge and brilliance to help her through the tough things that occur
of friends to help in the process of growing up. One of the most iconic books that teaches such a lesson is the coming-of-age novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J. K. Rowling. In this book, Harry’s travelling companions, Ron and Hermione, who accompany the hero in his journey, complement his skills and qualities to help him win the final battle against Lord Voldemort. Ron’s knowledge of the wizarding world helps Harry grow as a wizard and helps him defeat Voldemort. Indeed, when
as well as read your mind. Also, the Enchanted Encyclopedia is customizable meaning you, the owner, can control the size, thickness etc. of the book. Which is why the Enchanted Encyclopedia is a formidable product, and may appeal to you Miss Hermione Granger from ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’. Firstly, the Enchanted Encyclopedia is customizable. With a wave of your wand you can adjust the size, thickness, weight, and even opacity of the book. This feature is convenient for everyone,
characters on the good side are Harry Potter and his two friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and on the bad the main character is Lord Voldomort. Harry Potter is a courageous, brave, and kind person. The whole series revolves around Harry Potter and Lord Voldomort. Ron Weasley is Harry’s closest friend and is not always the brightest but he is a good person who always stands with Harry no matter the situation. Hermione Granger is a book worm, straight A student who turns every assignment in on time
“Draco, seriously. Come on now, come on. You are dragging your feet on purpose. All of us need to sit down like rational adults and talk about the problem—” “We merely had lunch together, Hermione. If those disgusting cold sandwiches truly counted as a meal. Oh, and rather hurriedly in order to get back to our offices, I might add. That and Weasley’s unreasonable ranting might have caused some indigestion, but Astoria has no reason to suspect me—us—of impropriety. No, I don’t believe for a moment
Harry Potter and Jane Eyre are two novel characters who have quite a lot of similarities. In their early childhood, both were raised as orphans, both experienced cruelty and unkind treatment from relatives who were supposed to take care of them, both were given opportunity to study and live far away from the people who treated them harshly, and both of them had a life-changing experience in their respective schools. Both Harry Potter and Jane Eyre grew up and lived with their relatives.
He knew he had a true place in the world as soon as he came to Hogwarts (par 6). This connection helped Harry really be defined as he transformed through the film. Likewise, the movie portrayed Hermione perfectly for the bossy, precocious young lady she is (par. 7). The cast was a true standout and couldn’t be better, especially as for as the children actors go (par. 10). The actors built upon the characters to increase their value within the
My Journey of Self-Identification with J.K. Rowling’s “Boy Who Lived” I always wanted to be like Hermione Granger. At five years old, I “swished-and-flicked” a homemade wand. At seven, I pretended that my parent’s yellowed edition of Moby Dick was a magically-disguised version of A History of Magic. Now, while several years have since passed, I put on my figurative “Hermione-cap” when studying for school exams and mustering up the courage to raise my hand in class by accessing her determined work
While I’m sure there are many great fictional characters to consider, I believe that the most intriguing character by far is Hermione Jean Granger from the Harry Potter series. She is one of Harry Potter’s best friends and is very intelligent. Hermione is an amazing friend and always makes sure to help people when needed. There are many times throughout the series in which Hermione proves her amazing skill and character. Hermione’s intelligence is rivaled by no other character. She always challenges herself
Hogwarts take trips to throughout the year. The major characters in the story consists of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Voldemort, Sirius Black, Vernon, Hagrid, and Dumbledore. Harry Potter is the hero and the protagonist. He is a 12 year old boy with messy looking hair and glasses. Ron Weasley is one of Harry's best friends at Hogwarts. He is tall and has red hair. Hermione is Harry's other best friend at Hogwarts. She is very clever and is always the top student in her classes
lighting bolt on his forehead. He has black hair, like his father, and green eyes, like his mother. Ron Weasley is a red haired, freckled faced boy. Ron is Harry’s best friend. He is very poor and has five older brothers and a younger sister. Hermione Granger is Harry and Ron’s other friend. She has muggle parents. She has bushy brown hair. She is the smartest witch in her class. Ginny Weasley is Ron’s younger sister. She is in her first year at Hogwarts. Draco Malfoy is Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s
Rowling’s series is lacking in most nations, which maintain preservationist laws that make immigration difficult for many individuals. However, Rowling makes some of the most talented characters in her series muggle born witches and wizards such as Hermione Granger and Lily Evans Potter. These characters serve to represent the exceptional immigrants which the home nation, in this case the wizarding world, can benefit from accepting. The direct interaction between muggles
Harry Potter is a story about an orphan child going to a school for wizards. The main characters in the story are Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Draco Malthoy. The story is aimed at children or young people. At the start of the sequence the lights go out. This creates am evil atmosphere and indicates that something is going wrong. The sound of the train stopping suddenly alerts the audience that something is going to happen. There is also a tense or creepy atmosphere created by
Mandy Ragusa English H/DE Mrs. Mitzi Quinn February 28, 2014 J.K. Rowling and the Mastermind Behind the Wizardly World of Harry Potter “I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books, but I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book” –J.K. Rowling (Pottermore internet). Jo Anne Rowling, known all over the literary realm as J.K. Rowling, never desired to become anything but a writer. Even as a young child she would tell her younger sister, Di, made up stories she had