A Shakespearean Source for the Four-Point Character Conflict in “Harry Potter”?
In honor of William Shakespeare’s birthday, Dr. Beatrice Groves explores the parallels between the characters in “Harry Potter” and “Henry IV, Part 1”.
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Literary Allusion in “The Cuckoo’s Calling” – Part 2: Tennyson’s “Ulysses”
What type of hero is Cormoran Strike? Dr. Beatrice Groves examines how literary allusions in “The Cuckoo’s Calling” may provide some insight.
Literary Allusion in “The Cuckoo’s Calling” – Part 1: Christina Rossetti’s “A Dirge”
Rowling’s choices are always deliberate. So why did she choose the poems at the beginning and end of “Cuckoo’s Calling”? And what do they tell us about the book series?
The Foreshadowing of Borgin and Burkes
Here’s a theory: What if the objects Harry sees in Borgin and Burkes foreshadow events in the rest of the series?
“MuggleCast” Episode 299: “The Cursed Child, Part 2” Now Available!
Our “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” discussion continues on this latest podcast episode! And, we don’t hold back on our less popular opinions. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, and guest Selina as they delve deeply into Acts 3 and 4 of the play.
“MuggleCast” Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
On August 7, 2005, a new medium was born. “Harry Potter” literary discussion, which was then taking place on a multitude of Internet forums, chat rooms, and website comments sections, first hit the airwaves of the iTunes podcast directory in the form of “MuggleCast”. On that first episode, the trio of hosts, which included MuggleNet staff members Andrew Sims, Ben Schoen, and Kevin Steck, discussed recently released promotional stills from the fourth “Harry Potter” film, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”.
