Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Innocence: The Writing on the Wall (Book 2, Chapter 9)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Innocence in chapter nine of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry’s continued fear of his own Slytherin-ness, the way Professor Binns thinks about history, and the powerful narrative of original sin. Throughout the episode they consider the question: why do we lie when we’re nervous, even if we have nothing to hide?


Thanks to Ian for this week's voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter ten, The Rogue Bludger, through the theme of complaining.

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Innocence: Cat, Rat and Dog (Book 3, Chapter 17)

Innocence: Cat, Rat and Dog (Book 3, Chapter 17)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of innocence in chapter seventeen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They bemoan how the criminal justice system has betrayed Sirius Black, discuss Ron's...

20 Jul 201735min

Wonder: Professor Trelawney's Prediction (Book 3, Chapter 16)

Wonder: Professor Trelawney's Prediction (Book 3, Chapter 16)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of wonder in chapter sixteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss flobberworms, how Divination class is like divinity school, and w...

11 Jul 201735min

Pain: The Quidditch Final (Book 3, Chapter 15)

Pain: The Quidditch Final (Book 3, Chapter 15)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of pain in chapter fifteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss Casper's beautiful teeth, Vanessa's dislike of Hogwarts houses, and...

4 Jul 201732min

Imagination: Snape's Grudge (Book 3, Chapter 14)

Imagination: Snape's Grudge (Book 3, Chapter 14)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of imagination in chapter fourteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, in some major reversals, Vanessa expresses concern for Snape and Casper ...

27 Jun 201734min

Rivalry: Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw — With Hank Green (Book 3, Chapter 13)

Rivalry: Gryffindor Versus Ravenclaw — With Hank Green (Book 3, Chapter 13)

Vanessa and Casper and special guest, Hank Green, explore the theme of Rivalry in chapter thirteen of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. They discuss the difference between bullies and rivals, ...

20 Jun 201730min

Optimism: The Patronus (Book 3, Chapter 12)

Optimism: The Patronus (Book 3, Chapter 12)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of optimism in chapter twelve of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, Casper tells a story about climate activism, Vanessa tries to puzzle out how ...

13 Jun 201734min

Duty: The Firebolt — With Father Jim Martin (Book 3, Chapter 11)

Duty: The Firebolt — With Father Jim Martin (Book 3, Chapter 11)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of duty in chapter eleven of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss Hermione's selflessness, Hagrid's traumatic experience in Azkaban, a...

6 Jun 201746min

Escape: The Marauder's Map (Book 3, Chapter 10)

Escape: The Marauder's Map (Book 3, Chapter 10)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of escape in chapter ten of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This week, they discuss whether we can have sympathy for dementors, Casper's college crush, a...

30 Mai 201740min

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