Rumors: The Deathday Party (Book 2, Chapter 8)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of rumors in chapter eight of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the difference between rumors and propaganda, whether Nearly Headless Nick shou...
13 Dec 201634min
Confusion: Mudbloods and Murmurs (Book 2, Chapter 7)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of confusion in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Hagrid's magical umbrella, the usefulness of mantras, and what the 'mudblood...
6 Dec 201632min
Attraction: Gilderoy Lockhart (Book 2, Chapter 6)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of attraction in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss their schoolyard crushes, Ron's malfunctioning wand, and a metaphorical inter...
29 Nov 201633min
Responsibility: The Whomping Willow (Book 2, Chapter 5)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of responsibility in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Dobby's constant meddling, Snape's connection with the Whomping Willow, ...
22 Nov 201638min
Shame: At Flourish and Blotts (Book 2, Chapter 4)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of shame in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry's generosity, the difference between teasing and criticism, and whether the...
15 Nov 201635min
A Brief Post-Election Note
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14 Nov 201647s
Curiosity: The Burrow (Book 2, Chapter 3)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of curiosity in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Arthur Weasley's enthusiasm for muggles, the moral implications of de-gnomin...
8 Nov 201636min
Control: Dobby's Warning (Book 2, Chapter 2)
Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of control in the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the bureaucratic power of the Ministry of Magic, the benefit of Harry's d...
1 Nov 201635min
