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About the Author

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Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born on July 31, 1965, in Gloucestershire, England. The daughter of Peter and Anne Rowling, an engineer and laboratory technician, she […]

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Overview

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The third novel of Rowling’s wizard saga revolves around themes of betrayal and forgiveness. Harry Potter realizes that people and creatures are often not who […]

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Setting

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is primarily set at Hogwarts. In addition to places familiar to readers of the first two Harry Potter […]

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Themes and Characters

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Manipulation and redemption are two prominent themes in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Major characters present dual natures, reflecting both deceitful and empathetic […]

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Literary Qualities

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Rowling’s literary style in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban continues her traditional writing techniques found in the first and second Harry Potter novels. […]

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Social Sensitivity

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban features such social issues as crime, punishment, and justice. Black’s unfair incarceration and public disgrace are revealed during […]

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Topics for Discussion

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1. Should Harry have used magic in reaction to Aunt Marge’s hateful comments about his parents? What were his alternatives? Should he have been punished […]

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Ideas for Reports and Papers

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1. Research information about the criminal justice system in Great Britain and the country where you live. Compare and contrast the two systems. 2. Write […]