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Removing the Rose Colored Glasses: Casting a Critical Lens on the Portrayal of Romance and Gender in Harry Potter
Program Code:
080
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Time:
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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PANELIST
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Travis Prinzi, M.A., Theological Studies, is presently working on his second graduate degree, an M.S. Ed in Secondary English and Special Education. A former "Harry Hater" for religious reasons, Travis has come to love and appreciate the novels without abandoning his faith, finding no incompatibility between Harry and his values. With a graduate degree in theology and graduate work completed in English and Literature, Travis brings a unique and integrated perspective to the Harry Potter series. He runs the Harry Potter weblog, swordofgryffindor.com and the Hog's Head PubCast, both of which are dedicated to a literary study of the novels and the occasional "Defense Against the Harry Haters" lesson.
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Kiah Morris
Description
Everyone loves a good love story, but when it comes to the characters in HP, much is lost in the journey towards the nebulous “Happy Ever After.” This interactive panel discussion looks at many of our favorite romantic pairings to question the gender roles, character development, plot devices and archetypical symbolism Rowling used to deconstruct the messages and highlight the broader social implications at work.