| Summary |
Since 1997, Harry Potter has captivated wizards and Muggles alike. A large part of the series' appeal is Rowling's language and ability to create a world that completely immerses readers into the depths of their imagination through the use of neologisms. Though some words are borrowed, many of Rowling's neologisms are her own creation and each word has meaning and consequence to Harry and his story. In this thesis, I examine the effect and importance of the "magical" words, the neologisms, in the Harry Potter series, how both Harry and the reader encounter these words, and how they affect the overall experience for both Harry and the reader. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of English. |
| General note | Advisor: Chip Sullivan. |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Oct. 19, 2011). |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2011. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
