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Episode 232: “Harry Potter” Book 1, Introduction and Ch. 1-2

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Exploring Orphaned Characters and Boarding School Stories in Literature

This chapter discusses the depiction of orphaned characters and the British literary tradition of boarding school stories, drawing connections to famous authors such as Roger Kipling and George Orwell. It analyzes the portrayal of boys in school stories and how the Harry Potter series deviates from tradition by including both boys and girls in a boarding school setting, emphasizing growth, responsibility, and loyalty throughout the characters' transformative journey.

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