Beste Ravenclaw Readers podcaster (2024)

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Book 1 - 17: The Man with Two Faces & Dr Faustus 42:42

5+ y ago42:42

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This week we consider how "Dr Faustus" (1592) by Christopher Marlowe speaks to Chapter of "Philosopher's Stone". We think about who is the most "Faustian" character - Quirrell or Voldemort? What does it mean to make a pack with the devil? We also ponder the idea of redemption and its relation to the judgement of good and evil. Thanks for coming on …

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Book 1 - 16: Through the Trapdoor & Alice in Wonderland (Chapter 8) 40:40

5+ y ago40:40

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This week we consider Chapter Sixteen, Through the Trapdoor, and parallel it with Chapter Eight of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. We discuss the trials faced by both Alice and Harry, we think about the various authority figures in both texts, and wonder about the contrast between logic and magic.…

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Book 1 - 15: The Forbidden Forest & The Iliad (Book 5) 48:52

5+ y ago48:52

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We're back with Chapter Fifteen The Forbidden Forest, look at it alongside Book Five of Homer's "The Iliad". We discuss the centaurs's warnings of "Mars is bright tonight" and think about the ferocity and terror of war. We regard the ways in which Dumbledore parallels Zeus and think about the role of fate and Harry's destiny.…

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Book 1 - 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback & Cadmus Founds Thebes 44:30

6y ago44:30

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We're looking at Chapter Fourteen, Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback, and the story of how Cadmus founded the city of Thebes from Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Paul considers the old saying "fail to prepare, prepare to fail" and we talk about how themes of preparation, responsibility and carelessness are at play here. We also theorise over character motiva…

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Book 1 - 13: Nicolas Flamel & Hamlet (Act I, Scene V) 34:13

6y ago34:13

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This week we're considering Chapter Thirteen, Nicolas Flamel, and Hamlet (Act I, Scene V). We discuss the distinction between duty and desire in relation to Ron and Harry's actions in this chapter. We also think about trust amongst friends, and finding important information from unusual sources.

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Book 1 - 12: The Mirror of Erised & Narcissus 50:34

6y ago50:34

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We're examining Chapter Twelve, The Mirror of Erised, in parallel with the story of Narcissus as told in Ovid's Metamorphoses. We discuss Harry's welcome into the Weasley family at Christmas, and the gift of the Invisibility Cloak with the message "use it well". We also consider the dangers of desire and obsession when it comes to the Mirror of Eri…

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Book 1 - 11: Quidditch & Jason and the Golden Fleece 48:46

6y ago48:46

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This week we're examining Chapter Eleven, Quidditch, along with the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece from Apollonius's "Argonautica". We discuss the similarities between Hermione and Medea's magic and heroism We also consider the relationship between the sacred and the profane at Hogwarts. We give more thought to the ideas of bravery and reckle…

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Book 1 - 10: Hallowe'en & Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Fitt I) 34:38

6y ago34:38

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We take a look at Chapter Ten, Hallowe'en alongside Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. We consider the chivalric code and unspoken rules, disruption to merriment, and the trio's budding friendship.

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Book 1 - 09: The Midnight Duel & Hamlet (Act I, Scene III) 48:12

6y ago48:12

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This week we're sticking with the works of the Bard, looking at his famous play Hamlet (Act I, Scene III) alongside Chapter Nine, The Midnight Duel. We talk about character building and advice-giving. We think about the different types of bravery on show in this chapter and consider the distinction between cunning and scheming.…

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Footnotes - 01: What is "Canon"? 41:26

6y ago41:26

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Welcome to the first Footnotes episode of Ravenclaw Readers! We're taking a bit of a break over the festive season, so we sat down for a casual conversation to discuss the idea of "canon". What counts as "canon" in the Harry Potter universe? How should we consider the books, films, Pottermore, etc. in relation to one another? We do come to some sor…

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Book 1 - 08: The Potions Master & The Tempest (Act V, Scene I) 53:01

6y ago53:01

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We're reading Chapter Eight, The Potions Master this week and thinking about the themes addressed in Prospero's speech in Act V, Scene I of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest". Honestly, this episode could also be known as "A Study in Snape", as we attempt a thorough analysis of his character. We discuss Snape's great ambition and unfulfilled poten…

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Book 1 - 07: The Sorting Hat & The Crowning of King Arthur 40:53

6y ago40:53

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This week we consider Chapter 7, The Sorting Hat, in parallel with The Crowning of King Arthur from Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. We talk about the importance of ritual and rights of passage. We consider whether these issues necessitate hard work and sacrifice. We also think about the function of Houses at Hogwarts, reflecting on the positive …

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Book 1 - 06: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters & Great Expectations (Chapter 22) 54:38

6y ago54:38

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We're diving back into the Dickensian world this week, looking at Chapter 6: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters in parallel with Chapter 22 of Great Expectations. This week we consider what it means to have "great expectations". We also take a look at Ron and Harry's budding friendship and talk about the importance of kindness and co…

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Book 1 - 05: Diagon Alley & Oliver Twist (Chapter 10) 45:20

6y ago45:20

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Join us as we read Chapter Five "Diagon Alley" alongside Chapter Ten of "Oliver Twist", by Charles Dickens. We consider how both Oliver and Harry are introduced to new societies. We analyse Harry's first interaction with a peer, Draco Malfoy. Ella takes issue with how creepy Ollivander is and we discuss how magic can be both terrible and great.…

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Book 1 - 04: The Keeper of the Keys & In Flanders Fields 31:26

6y ago31:26

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Apologies for the audio quality this week! The first few minutes are particularly rough, but it improves a bit after that. If you do manage to stick with us, you will find our discussion this week compares Chapter Four "The Keeper of the Keys" with John McCrae's war poem "In Flanders Fields". We talk about the casualties of war and the importance o…

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Book 1 - 03: The Letters from No One & The Odyssey (Book 10) 46:18

6y ago46:18

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What role does "fate" play in getting Harry to Hogwarts? How are witches and wizards comparable to the Greek gods? And who is more like Odysseus - Harry or Vernon? All this and more as we relate Chapter 3 of "Philosopher's Stone" to Book 10 of Homer's "The Odyssey"

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Book 1 - 02: The Vanishing Glass & Adam and Eve 33:04

6y ago33:04

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This week we examine “Chapter Two: The Vanishing Glass” in parallel with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. In both these stories, we get an introduction to a new world, but we also come across two very different types of snakes. We also think about how the snake in this chapter compares to the other snakes we meet in the rest of the …

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Book 1 - 01: The Boy Who Lived & Cain and Abel 35:20

6y ago35:20

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For our first week, we will discuss the events of “Chapter One: The Boy Who Lived” alongside the Biblical story of Cain and Abel. We examine themes of murder, banishment and, just as Dumbledore says, we consider the idea that scars can be useful. We also ask the question: is it ever possible to “celebrate” a murder?…

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Introduction - Ravenclaw Readers 7:36

6y ago7:36

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A very warm welcome to the Ravenclaw Readers podcast! We’re embarking on a Harry Potter re-read with a literary twist. If you want to know what we’re all about, give this quick episode a listen. Claire gets embarrassingly sincere about her love for Harry Potter, while Ella and Paul talk about what they hope to gain from the project. Happy listening…

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Book 1 - 17: The Man with Two Faces & Dr Faustus 42:42

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Book 1 - 16: Through the Trapdoor & Alice in Wonderland (Chapter 8) 40:40

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Book 1 - 15: The Forbidden Forest & The Iliad (Book 5) 48:52

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Book 1 - 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback & Cadmus Founds Thebes 44:30

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Book 1 - 13: Nicolas Flamel & Hamlet (Act I, Scene V) 34:13

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Book 1 - 12: The Mirror of Erised & Narcissus 50:34

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Book 1 - 11: Quidditch & Jason and the Golden Fleece 48:46

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Book 1 - 10: Hallowe'en & Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Fitt I) 34:38

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Book 1 - 09: The Midnight Duel & Hamlet (Act I, Scene III) 48:12

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Footnotes - 01: What is "Canon"? 41:26

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Book 1 - 08: The Potions Master & The Tempest (Act V, Scene I) 53:01

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Book 1 - 07: The Sorting Hat & The Crowning of King Arthur 40:53

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Book 1 - 06: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters & Great Expectations (Chapter 22) 54:38

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Book 1 - 05: Diagon Alley & Oliver Twist (Chapter 10) 45:20

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Book 1 - 04: The Keeper of the Keys & In Flanders Fields 31:26

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Book 1 - 03: The Letters from No One & The Odyssey (Book 10) 46:18

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Book 1 - 02: The Vanishing Glass & Adam and Eve 33:04

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Book 1 - 01: The Boy Who Lived & Cain and Abel 35:20

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Introduction - Ravenclaw Readers 7:36

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