2016/04/22 by Katrin Berndt, Lena Steveker · 3 citations
Arts and Humanities · #Themes in Literature Analysis
paper · doi:10.4324/9781315586748
openalex publication_date 2016/04/22 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11
Contents: Introduction, Katrin Berndt and Lena Steveker Part I Heroism in Generic Perspective: A paradox: the Harry Potter series as both epic and postmodern, Mary Pharr Harry Potter and the battle for the soul: the revival of psychomachia in secular fiction, Rita Singer The diffusion of Gothic conventions in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003/2007), Susanne Gruss Harry and his peers: Rowling's web of allusions, Lisa Hopkins. Part II The Formation of the Hero: 'Your soul is whole, and completely your own, Harry': the heroic self in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Lena Steveker Harry Potter's archetypal journey, Julia Boll Harry Potter - the development of a screen hero, Jennifer SchA tz Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), or, how Harry Potter becomes a hero, Nadine BA hm. Part III Heroic Originals, Friends and Foes: Harry Potter and the idea of the gentleman as hero, Christine Berberich Hermione Granger, or, a vindication of the rights of girl, Katrin Berndt The influence of gender on Harry Potter's heroic (trans)formation, Karley Adney Adult heroism and role models in the Harry Potter novels, Maria Nikolajeva Heroism at the margins, Kathleen McEvoy Index.