Episode 1 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Does J.K. Rowling make use of stereotypical images or prejudices? In the first episode, Carsten and Jo discuss one of the most successful books ever written, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. They substantiate the thesis of the first episode, "Does J.K. Rowling use stereotypical images or prejudices?", with excerpts from the text, which they read aloud and then analyze in more detail. With a pleasant satirical touch, they get to the heart of the problem with J.K. Rowling's characterization. To gain insight into the creative process, they ask Berni Mayer (author) how he deals with stereotypes in his writing. With games, fun, and music, listeners are whisked away into the world of literary stereotypes and prejudices.