Title: Hermione Granger saves the world : essays on the feminist heroine of Hogwarts /
Authors: Bell, Christopher E., 1974-
Publisher: McFarland & Co.,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Rowling, J. K. Criticism and interpretation.; Rowling, J. K. Characters Hermione Granger.; Granger, Hermione; Feminism in literature.
Abstract: "The essays in this book make two central claims. First, the word "feminist" has been poorly defined or demonized. Hermione Granger, of the Harry Potter series, serves as an outstanding example of what modern young feminism looks like. The second claim is that Hermione is a pivotal character upon whom the entire series rests--not Harry Potter himself "--Provided by publisher.
Contents: Introduction / Christopher E. Bell with Julie Alexander -- Hermione: an introduction. The filmic heroine / Julie Alexander ; "I'm hoping to do some good in the world": Hermione Granger and feminist ethics / Atje Gercama ; The muggle hunt / Elizabeth de la Torre -- Hermione as woman. Unstoppable force: maternal power and feminism / Alexandra Hidalgo ; Alohomora! Unlocking Hermione's feminism / Sarah Margaret Kniesler -- Hermione as scholar. "Books! And cleverness!": Hermione's wits / Tara Foster -- How to do things with magic words: the scandal of the spell-casting body / Li Cornfeld -- Hermione as warrior. Hermione Granger goes to war: a feminist reflection on girls in conflict / Helen Berents ; Hermione Granger: insufferable know-it-all or superhero? / Christine Klingbiel -- Hermione as activist. From teenage witch to social activist: Hermione Granger as female locus / William V. Thompson ; Is Hermione Granger the real chosen one? / Todd S. Waters.