Why does sexuality have to be in a childrens story?
2007-10-23 08:41:47 · 18 answers · asked by justforkathy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Sales and Controversy is what the author wanted, it seems she got both during and even after the successful series is over. Gay people really don't care if he's gay, I haven't even read the series, and I'm guessing its not in black in white in the book either, because the author had to tell everyone after it was all said and done. I think people are making a big deal out of nothing and a PR move on the authors part.
2007-10-23 08:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the traditional American sense, Harry Potter is not children's literature. It's coming of age literature actually -- and I know many adults as well as many young people who have read it.
There has been speculation in the fan groups for years that Dumbledore was gay -- this shocks none of the people who engaged in those forums.
The idea that Lady Rowlings did this to "increase sales" is false -- she has made over 2 billion pounds in royalties - and she has invested well, she is now one of the wealthiest women in the world. She had told other people (including the movie producers) that Dumbledore was gay years ago. I rather suspect that this is exactly what she said it was, an appeal for additional openness and acceptance. She had straight couples all over place, she felt that there was room for one elderly, well loved character to be gay. I know of no one not on the fringe that doesn't agree.
*shrug*
Kind thoughts,
Reyn
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2007-10-23 16:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the strengths in JK Rowlings writing is her character developement. All throughout the books she added in 'extra' facts about the characters that had nothing to do with the plot but had everything to do with the characters motivations.
Part of her success is that she knows the characters. She can write in regards to their individual differences without making them blatently known.
Sexuality is more shown by Harry's attraction to Ginny than by Dumbledore's preferences. Not once do the books ever mention Dumbledore in any kind of romantic relationship. His sexuality, effectively, is NOT in the story at all. What Rowling said was merely extra information that doesn't affect the plot whatsoever.
2007-10-23 15:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by SurrepTRIXus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG he's gay get over it
mrthing is so right
good point actually
he's gay, it's in the stories
now get over it
it's good to show some diversity in stories
i'm writing a book and i have a gay boy in it
but i cant let anyone know he is gay obviously as there is no need for ' sexuality in a childresn story?'
whoa u caught me in a bad mood...sorry
edit: anyway the last couple of books are hardly childrens stories more teenager stories
2007-10-23 15:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by Emma kisses 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody should care if Dumbledore is gay. It's no big deal. Obviously you haven't read Harry Potter. If you have, you read it just to read it...not enjoy it. There are many things in those books children wouldn't understand unless it was explained to them. Also, homosexuality is in many old stories and classic plays and such that children WILL learn. There is no logical way to "complain" that it's there. It's not even really noticeable that he is gay in the HP books.
2007-10-23 17:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm, hello, there's 'sexuality' all over this story series already, with the crushes and kissing and stuff that goes on with Harry, Hermione, Ron, Cho, plus all the married and unmarried adult couples, etc. etc.
Perhaps JK was trying to teach people that human orientation operates on a spectrum - which has more than one distinct point.
2007-10-23 15:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sexuality is already in children's stories and cartoons...and Disney... it's just usually a one sided straight representation... leaving kids who don't identify with that to feel like they don't fit in.... It's good to have all different types of people represented in a child's upbringing... all colors ,races and sexual orientations ... so that they understand that love is what makes a family... not just biology...
2007-10-23 16:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We shouldn't. Plus he didn't come out in the book. She could have just been saying that to put the book in the news again. But sexuality in children's stories is inevitable. Its everywhere.
2007-10-23 15:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lets talk about Cinderella or the Little Mermaid. All heterosexual stories. So what is the big deal if Harry Potter has one gay character.
2007-10-23 15:48:24 · answer #9 · answered by flpanther32 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why should Harry have relationships? Why does sexuality have to be in a children's story?
2007-10-23 15:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by donutgonuts 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋