The Smoking Goblet

Yet more alchemy in the Harry Potter series - and, what does the unicorn represent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alchemy is an important part of the Harry Potter series, and is very prominent in the Deathly Hallows . This episode looks at some of the symbolism - and suggests whyJK Rowling might use such symbolism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dumbledore makes a surprising choice. I've no idea, though, what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the third and fourth books actually about? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JK Rowling use of language and the details it can reveal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the Order of Phoenix work as a stand alone novel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Dolores Umbridge represent what Hannah Arendt called "the banality of evil"? I think she does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, as it's that time of year, I'm taking a look at the significance of Christmas, as well as Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I take a look at the idea that each of the seven Harry Potter novels represent the seven traditional planets of alchemy and astrology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The portraits at Hogwarts in particular show how JK Rowling refers to different genres of literature that influence the series. This is a slightly edited version of last week's episode . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I look at the significance of names of characters and objects, etc. – and contrast Peter Pettigrew with Severus Snape to find more examples of foreshadowing and mirroring or opposites. The next episode of The Smoking Goblet will be in October Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the connection between Star Wars and Harry Potter? And who is Harry Potter's father-figure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry dreams of Ron and Hermione wearing crowns. Is there any significance to that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This first episode asks whether the Harry Potter series is about love... or love and power? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.