A Bossy Sort of Voice – gender bias in Harry Potter
▻https://medium.com/agatha-codes/a-bossy-sort-of-voice-3c3a18de3093
Here’s what I take from this data:
Harry’s unique descriptors are often about his observations and thoughts. This makes complete sense: he is the main character in all of the books, and Rowling tells the story largely through him.
Ron’s unique descriptors are often about his behavior. Irritation, bellowing, blurting, grumpy. Because, that’s Ron’s personality.
Hermione’s unique descriptors often don’t establish her as the “greatest witch of her age”, more knowledgeable and clever than her exceptional friends. Instead, her unique words slot her squarely as a traditional female character. Especially in Book 7 when she’s owning some really bad witches and wizards.
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