Harry Potter Goblet Of Fire Analysis
In Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling, many forms of abuse are touched on throughout the novel. Although many of the novels throughout the series amplify abuses in different magnitudes, the fourth book in particular has many different kinds of abuse that are very apparent. Some are glossed over quickly, while others are much more intense. Analyzing instances of abuse and how it is dealt with gives the reader greater insight on the magical world. Three specific instances include house elf slavery, child abuse, and animal abuse - all of which are handled differently. These abuses are interesting as they characterize the magical world as a place where abuse is often taken lightly, as stakes are less high due to the presence of
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As a mudblood, Hermione provides an interesting perspective on advocating for different magical creatures and their enslavement. Upon finding out that house elves work in the Hogwart’s kitchens, Hermione creates S.P.E.W, or the “Society for the Promotion of Elvish Welfare,” which is an organization to help house elves become free. When she asks Hagrid to help, he replies “it’d be doin’ ‘em an unkindness, Hermione[…]It’s in their nature ter look after humans, that’s what they like, see? Yeh’d be makin’ ‘em unhappy ter take away their work, an’ insultin’ ‘em if yeh tried to pay ‘em,” (233). Hagrid, as a being from magical world, believes very strongly that the elves enjoy working to serve humans. Here, his word choice is very interesting, as “an unkindness” depicts that the wizards believe that they are actually helping the elves by putting them to work, and it would be unkind to free them, denoting that the house elves are happy to serve them. In addition, the phrase “in their nature” suggests that enslavement is natural for this species – it is a normal in the wizarding world for abuse to happen. Similar dialogue happens when Hermione talks to Fred and George in the kitchen when George says, “Don’t go upsetting them and telling them they’ve got to take clothes and salaries!” (320). Fred and George, like Hagrid, grew up in the magical world, and they believe that setting house elves free is
As a mudblood, Hermione provides an interesting perspective on advocating for different magical creatures and their enslavement. Upon finding out that house elves work in the Hogwart’s kitchens, Hermione creates S.P.E.W, or the “Society for the Promotion of Elvish Welfare,” which is an organization to help house elves become free. When she asks Hagrid to help, he replies “it’d be doin’ ‘em an unkindness, Hermione[…]It’s in their nature ter look after humans, that’s what they like, see? Yeh’d be makin’ ‘em unhappy ter take away their work, an’ insultin’ ‘em if yeh tried to pay ‘em,” (233). Hagrid, as a being from magical world, believes very strongly that the elves enjoy working to serve humans. Here, his word choice is very interesting, as “an unkindness” depicts that the wizards believe that they are actually helping the elves by putting them to work, and it would be unkind to free them, denoting that the house elves are happy to serve them. In addition, the phrase “in their nature” suggests that enslavement is natural for this species – it is a normal in the wizarding world for abuse to happen. Similar dialogue happens when Hermione talks to Fred and George in the kitchen when George says, “Don’t go upsetting them and telling them they’ve got to take clothes and salaries!” (320). Fred and George, like Hagrid, grew up in the magical world, and they believe that setting house elves free is