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JUNE 13, 2003 at 2:27 AM
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As Harry Potter's original fans move into their teen years, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix invokes a powerful symbol of adolescence and rebirth, said Gettysburg College English Prof. Christopher R. Fee, co-author of Gods, Heroes, and Kings: The Battle for Mythic Britain.
"The phoenix and its rebirth provide the perfect metaphor for adolescence," said Fee. "Adolescence is the crucible wherein we are transformed from children into adults and wherein we find our true talents. Likewise, the phoenix is reborn through the flames of self-immolation with new and more beautiful plumage."
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Student
Points: 233
danfan89 says:
Woah, that guy has a way with words, but if I understand correctly, then I'm happy. It means it'll be geared more towards us teens now!
Posted Jun 14, 2003 at 12:39 PM EST
Student
Points: 213
zaahn says:
Sounds like it, and I think it also means that the characters are going to be more 'grown-up', as it where - maybe making it easier to relate to them ???
Posted Jun 14, 2003 at 2:57 PM EST
Points: 49
blair morning says:
well, i think that this means that teenagers have a legitimate reason to like harry potter, since it appeals to our inner conflict or some nonsense. oh well, i like harry no matter what anyone says.
Posted Jun 14, 2003 at 3:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 390
OliverPavo says:
Then it's a good thing to like HP Right??
Posted Jun 14, 2003 at 11:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 279
Iisashes says:
Hmm, I don't like how these journalists make it sound like the only fans of HP are the teeny boppers and tweens :( I didnt start reading them until I was 15... I'm also not average for my age... grrrr.
Posted Jun 15, 2003 at 12:25 AM EST
Auror
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padfoot5312 says:
"The phoenix and its rebirth provide the perfect metaphor for adolescence." I like this symbol that Jk picked. It's perfect. The children in HP are changing from children into adults! Is she picking this symbol to have Volt died and be reborn (sinful soul can be cleansed and born anew)
Posted Jul 9, 2003 at 10:59 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
I don't think Voldie's sinful soul can ever be cleansed! But I love the similie that the man said. It was true.
Posted Jul 9, 2003 at 11:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2303
padfoot5312 says:
I think that there is always hope.
Posted Jul 10, 2003 at 8:44 AM EST
Witch
Points: 561
zorro says:
Danfan89 dose have a preaty good pint. i think a get it to.
Posted Nov 2, 2003 at 2:51 AM EST
Professional Beater
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feltonluver says:
It's always a good thing to love harry potter. I think the Order of phoenix is also for adults, however its more towards teenagers in my opinion. Harry yells a lot and goes through tons of emotions that are dealt with when your a teenager.
Posted Feb 19, 2004 at 7:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
Eleazar Expedicto says:
Sure it does not matter if it is it or but Harry Potter is not huge always a good example adolecens them to be brave to infrentar our fears and always to help our friends. Harry Potter is not bad for anybody.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 11:41 PM EST