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[adiva_calandia]

In Monsters class. Dissecting Harry Potter as myth. First criterion: "Myth is a complex network of narratives."

Doc: Is Harry Potter a complex network of narratives?
Student: No.
Student 2: Yes!
Doc: I'd argue yes. First we have the primary sources, the books. Then we have--
Student 3: The movies.
Student 4: The rides.
Student 5: Fanfiction.

And now we're talking about the monster origins of Dementors and Thestrals and House Elves.

I love my school. I needed this to cheer me up this morning.

Comments

[gethenian.livejournal.com]

Student 5: Fanfiction.

BEST. ANSWER. EVER.

[ceitfianna]

That sounds like a fascinating class.

[theartisan7.livejournal.com]

Love it!! What are your texts for that course by the way?