

Hero at the Mercy of the Villain - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
16 snips Sep 9, 2020
In this episode, the hosts analyze the core event of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. They discuss the chase scene, set pieces, emotional connections, and hiding a character's true motives. They also explore the power dynamics between characters, the complexity of Snape's character, and the challenges of writing children's literature. The hosts rush through a scene analysis using Socratic questions, discuss the importance of emotional connection and the editor's credo of 'do no harm', and analyze the aftermath of a crucial scene. Additionally, they explore the brilliant point of view choice and the arrangement of progressive complications in the Harry Potter series.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Flight of the Prince: A Pivotal Action Scene
02:05 • 21min
Exploring Story Events
23:32 • 10min
Crafting Powerful Scenes in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
33:33 • 11min
Analyzing the Aftermath of a Crucial Scene
44:23 • 8min
Analyzing the Point of View and Progressive Complications in an Expansive Scene
52:37 • 3min