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The new essays in this book make two central claims. First, for some people, the word "feminist" has been either poorly defined or even demonized. Hermione Granger, of the Harry Potter series, serves as an outstanding example of what modern young feminism looks like: activist, powerful and full of agency, yet feminine, romantic and stylish--a new kind of feminism for a new kind of girl.
The second claim the essays make is that our young, emergent feminist Hermione Granger is a pivotal character upon whom the entire series rests--not Harry Potter himself (or, at least, not Harry Potter solely). It is Hermione who solves every difficult puzzle, performs every difficult spell, and to whom her two male companions look for guidance and advice. On several occasions throughout the series, Hermione literally saves the world through her actions. This is an outstanding model for young women (and for young men as well) who are confused about how feminism manifests and operates in 2012.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
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
About the Contributors
Index
