We all know the fictional ‘trope’ of “self-sacrifice.” It’s what Aslan, Harry Potter, Timothy and Jesus have in common. I’ve recently been musing on a specific type of sacrifice ‘trope’ (for want of a better word) which seems to crop … Read More
I’m forever on a quest to discover why I like what I like. This is part of my foray into ‘types’ of fictional characters and why we as readers like them. Who or what are ‘characters who work undercover for the ‘good’ … Read More
I love amateur literary analysis. Love reading it, love writing it. Here’s some pondering on a very well known character of an extraordinarily well known series. Severus Snape is a complicated character Severus Snape, of Harry Potter fame, has gained … Read More
“Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity.” (Sherlock BBC) I am attracted to bravery I have often wondered what it is that causes me to dub some fictional characters as ‘my favourite’ even if I do not necessarily … Read More
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child This is a half-humorous look at why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had to be the way it was. Let’s get this straight: I read the book in one night. I enjoyed it. … Read More
