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(It's Not Just Religious) Symbolism in Deathly Hallows
Program Code:
240
Date:
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time:
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
SPEAKER
(S):
Jasmin
Valerie Estelle Frankel was born at an early age. She now teaches creative writing for all ages, and composition for San Jose State University. There, she became the youngest person ever to receive a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Her many short stories have appeared in over seventy magazines and anthologies including Legends of the Pendragon, Rosebud Magazine, and The Oklahoma Review. Valerie's very excited about her new book, Henry Potty and the Pet Rock: An Unauthorized Harry Potter Parody, published through Wingspan Press. Many of her short stories lurk on her website, along with writing tips, contests, giveaways, and an interactive fantasy kingdom especially for kids. Readers who long to waste their valuable time can play Chickenfeet Academy Games, check out the Henry Potty eBook, and cavort with flying pigs for hours at www.HarryPotterParody.com.
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Shivani Gupta
Description
ring: can we find the hidden meanings? Many of the deaths shocked us, while others, like the last of Harry's surrogate parents, seemed all too necessary. A different person destroyed each the Horcruxes. What does this show about each, particularly Neville and Crabbe? Rowling's symbolic choices support the theme, offering nuances and unforeseen connections. The presentation will discuss the deeper levels of these symbols one by one, along with any you suggest. Delve deeper than readers have ever traveled into the mysterious final book.