2006-09-03 11:15:16 · 34 answers · asked by n c 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Whats a muggle?
2006-09-03 11:30:39 · update #1
I wonder if you're referring to the books or the movies? I've actually read all the books and have seen all the movies, so I can tell you that the books are far better. The movies have some amazing actors and cool visual effects, but they don't convey the information in the books properly. The series is classified as children's literature, but it is popular with adults as well because it delves into issues that are pertinent to all ages (including politics, peer pressure, love, loyalty, friendship, loss, regret, and guilt). At the heart of the stories, there is a good boy that makes mistakes, but fights for what he knows is right in the face of much adversity. What is rubbish about that?
2006-09-03 21:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Kami 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you've actually taken the time to read the books then you would know what a muggle is. Either you like Harry Potter or you don't. It's not that difficult to understand because, after all, it started out as a children's book. I think that in order for a person to really enjoy Harry Potter they have to have a good imagination.
2006-09-03 12:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You have to read Harry Potter with no formulated opinions but only the mindset of your youth. The plot is complex and complicated and address the realities of a typical teenager growing up. I had an argument when I was 16-17 with the head of my English department at school who believed that J.K.Rowling was on par with Shakespeare, Tolkien, Roald Darl and Enid Blighton. I said she was an idiot an she invited me to read them...I'm 21 and adore them I have read the entire collection so far countless times and I have had very heated debated with my friends over plot lines, possible scenarios for book 7 etc.
A 'Muggle' is a non-magical person
2006-09-05 08:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone! I also don't see the point, and neither do quite a lot of friends. But I know some people (adults and children) who adore the books. Although I personally don't find them particularly well-written or even interesting, I have to credit Ms. Rowling for providing something that millions of people want. The first edition of the first Harry Potter was something like two thousand, indicating that even its publishers did not have much faith in it. (I believe one of those First Editions now fetches $50,000!!)
The demand was entirely from the reading public.
There is no denying that the books turned on a lot of children to reading, and that is to be welcomed. Obviously a question of taste, and how sad that I (and many others) have such different taste from the huge majority.
My actual opinion is that her writing is between mediocre and adequate.
As long as she gets children interested in reading, and keeps the publishing industry seeking more books, it is all to the good.
Simon 2
2006-09-04 00:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by simon2blues 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Harry Potter is basically escapist fun. It's a classic fantasy yarn of good versus evil. It tackles race relations, social class, elitism, sexism, all while maintaining the wholesome innocence of a child's imagination. A muggle is a non magical human.
2006-09-03 13:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In Harry Potter, a muggle is the polite name for a mudblood. A muggle is a normal human who isnt a witch or wizard. Which is why when Malfoy calls Hermione a mudblood she gets so wound up (only one her parents is witch/wizard which makes her half-muggle)
any other questions just shout
I'm 20 and at about aged 16 i lost my passion for reading thanks to Harry Potter i fell in head first
2006-09-04 00:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by Hannie S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Harry Potter is not for everyone, but people are fooled into thinking that it is strictly for children. I know many adults that love them, and while the language is relatively simple since it is aimed at children, the plot and characters are excellently written. So much so, that it has sparked a whole world of fanfiction, of which I do contribute to as a budding writer, and while fanfiction is non-profit, it is an excellent way to get people to see how you write, and is a good way to improve your writing skills.
Oh, that, and it made JK Rowling a millionaire!
2006-09-05 06:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Seph7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you've missed the point....but we just might differ in what our book tastes are, I suppose. J.K. Rowling is an AMAZING author and her books are funny as well as dark sometimes. I think she has a great future in writing books. Oh, by the way- Muggle is a non-magical person.
2006-09-03 12:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're missing the point....and a muggle is a human.
2006-09-05 06:42:40 · answer #9 · answered by Jainb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope harry potter is kind of like start wars lol. nah its not lol. i think its good and a muggle in a non magical human
2006-09-05 23:15:30 · answer #10 · answered by atuniagain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋