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Authoritarian Behavior and Stigmatization in the Wizarding World
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10:35 - 21:33 (10:58)

Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling, explains that while human nature remains the same in the Wizarding World, the magic they possess makes the societal discriminations of the muggle world immaterial. She also points out that some of the most sympathetic characters faced stigmatization and were imperfect because of it.

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J.K. Rowling discusses how she was aware of the issue of bullying and trolling in the early days of the internet, and how she made sure to address it in the Harry Potter series to make it welcoming for vulnerable readers.
10:35 - 12:51 (02:16)
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J.K. Rowling
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J.K. Rowling discusses how she was aware of the issue of bullying and trolling in the early days of the internet, and how she made sure to address it in the Harry Potter series to make it welcoming for vulnerable readers.

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Authoritarian Behavior and Stigmatization in the Wizarding World
Episode
Chapter 3: A New Pyre
Podcast
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
This podcast discusses how sympathetic characters, such as those stigmatized like Lupin, can create connections and understanding for individuals who may feel like outsiders.
12:55 - 16:43 (03:48)
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Books
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This podcast discusses how sympathetic characters, such as those stigmatized like Lupin, can create connections and understanding for individuals who may feel like outsiders. The podcast explores the messages in books that target misfits and creates a sense of belonging for these individuals.

Chapter
Authoritarian Behavior and Stigmatization in the Wizarding World
Episode
Chapter 3: A New Pyre
Podcast
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling discusses how the Harry Potter series has evolved and become more mature, while still addressing important issues in society, and how she became an idealized figure for readers.
16:43 - 21:33 (04:49)
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Harry Potter
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J.K. Rowling discusses how the Harry Potter series has evolved and become more mature, while still addressing important issues in society, and how she became an idealized figure for readers.

Chapter
Authoritarian Behavior and Stigmatization in the Wizarding World
Episode
Chapter 3: A New Pyre
Podcast
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling