Harry Potter Part II - What this series is really about
There has been a lot of speculation that the Harry Potter series is about witchcraft, and witches and wizards making all kinds of magic. I believe it is about something else, and it is quite obvious.
One of the major themes throughout the series is the dispute between the purebloods and the mudbloods - at least for those followers of Slytherin. And some of the purebloods make a big deal about their connection to the past. However, as far as one can tell, everyone is now either a a mudblood of a halfblood - even Lord Voldemort, as his mother Merope and his uncle were the last two purebloods - Merope dying after giving him birth, and his uncle was murdered by him.
Now, take this series into context. It takes place in England - where there are lots of castles, titles, and social stratification. And, I'm sure some of the nobility still has a snotty view of the commoners - even though the nobility is pretty much worthless. As an example, in America, there is enough social mobility in that a Caribbean immigrant's child can become Secretary of State, while his British cousin, who lives in London, has a hard time finding a better job than a bus driver.
So, what does this have to do with Harry Potter? Taking a look at the decrepit wizard world, one can see a metaphor for the decrepit British social system. Look at the heir, the Prince of Wales, and see what an absolute goofball he is. Another interpretation can be as an attack against all forms of racism. But I believe the former applies more.
Of course, the British social system is the most rotten in the world, and is ready to collapse. In a generation or two Britian will have a complete social revolution, and the new ideology will be Sharia. Unless some of the Muslim elites are allowed to share power, and dictate some control of society. But, that is another posting at another time.
Thus, I believe that J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter basically as an attack upon the entire British system, which will be evident from when the young Britons become adults.
One of the major themes throughout the series is the dispute between the purebloods and the mudbloods - at least for those followers of Slytherin. And some of the purebloods make a big deal about their connection to the past. However, as far as one can tell, everyone is now either a a mudblood of a halfblood - even Lord Voldemort, as his mother Merope and his uncle were the last two purebloods - Merope dying after giving him birth, and his uncle was murdered by him.
Now, take this series into context. It takes place in England - where there are lots of castles, titles, and social stratification. And, I'm sure some of the nobility still has a snotty view of the commoners - even though the nobility is pretty much worthless. As an example, in America, there is enough social mobility in that a Caribbean immigrant's child can become Secretary of State, while his British cousin, who lives in London, has a hard time finding a better job than a bus driver.
So, what does this have to do with Harry Potter? Taking a look at the decrepit wizard world, one can see a metaphor for the decrepit British social system. Look at the heir, the Prince of Wales, and see what an absolute goofball he is. Another interpretation can be as an attack against all forms of racism. But I believe the former applies more.
Of course, the British social system is the most rotten in the world, and is ready to collapse. In a generation or two Britian will have a complete social revolution, and the new ideology will be Sharia. Unless some of the Muslim elites are allowed to share power, and dictate some control of society. But, that is another posting at another time.
Thus, I believe that J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter basically as an attack upon the entire British system, which will be evident from when the young Britons become adults.
posted by EricMatthew at 10:21 PM
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