In the cinema of the magic saga Harry PotterPlaying Daniel Radcliffe, became one of the most iconic and profitable in history. Now the HBO series, which promises to adapt 7 books by the author of JK Rowling, is trying to do the same, but on television. However, neither cultural sensitivity nor fans are the same context as history, thatOver the years, he encountered a contradiction.
The last, almost safe choice of the actor Paapa Essiedu to give the life of Severus Snape. In accordance with Deadlinetranslator known for his papers in I can destroy YouLondon gangs And Lazarus projectThe best option for interpreting a well -known anti -hero franchise. What will make the British at least coincide, The famous embodiment of the character made by the deceased Alan Ricman.
As it will remember, in the version of the film, Rikman even received privileged information from JK Rowling about the past of a mysterious villain. A decision that guaranteed the version of a person to regret that he finds The ransom, which is the hero of the gray morality, was sensitive and deep.
Complex moment for a cult character
But also, Paapa Essvedu will have to deal with a possible wave of racism, which wakes up on social networks, the fact that he is a black man playing a cannonically white character. A situation that can lead to violence on the Internet and even persecution on various platforms. A difficult circumstance that should be processed in the middle of questions about the depth of history, The development of the characters and the point of view on their actions.
Nevertheless, the most complex element around the character goes beyond his appearance. Although the skin color does not matter in fantasy, in the case of Snape, the turn is also associated with the complex subtext that surrounds it. According to Saga Rowling, the villain was a poor child who grew up in a cruel house and Who ultimately fell in love with Lily, the future mother of Harry.
Once in the Hogwarts magic college, Snape suffers from mockery from a group of students, including James, the father of the future protagonist. And although in the text the cause of violence is Snape’s tendency to dark arts, a component of bullying bullying This becomes a contradictory point on the path of understanding character.
Complex past of an ambiguous figure
First of all, because Snape will ultimately grow and becomes a radicalized person and supports the superiority that Muggles consider – or people without magic – worse. In addition, a skilled scientist type of dangerous knowledge that uses to support the violence of cruel Voldemort. In the end, the redemption of Snape passes through his love for Lily Potter and his need to do good even in the worst circumstances. Also, In the midst of moral debate, which enrich the decisions and, in the end, the victim of the anti -hero.
But with Paapa Essiedu, playing professors of potions, measuring the persecution, abuse and subsequent behavior of the new meaning of Snape Cobra. In particular, because the clashes between the school group led by James Potter can be easily confused with systemic racism. It is even more complicated, since Snape will then be a black child, belittled and humiliated by white and privileged boys. That, in addition, growth, in addition, You must face a rare atmosphere in which your righteousness and fidelity are suspected.
In books, doubts about Snape are directly related to their past, ambiguity and cold attitude. Also, when students tease about their small elegant physical aspect. Nevertheless, now the embodied Paapa Essiedu, the script should make sure that the mixture does not include an element of racial contempt. The necessary balance, not only for the character of Snape, not become the center of cultural debate, which lead to history far from its origin. It is much worse to become directly wounded at the social level.
Fantasy and skin color of the characters
In 2015, the discussion about racism in the Harry Potter saga became a dense topic that can be handled. Not only for his author, but also for Warner as the owner of the rights of a folk saga. All from the premiere of the play Harry Potter and Cursed Heritage In London. The argument, which follows the trio of the protagonist as adults, introduced a new product. The Black Actress of the Nom Dumesen will play Hermione. Immediately discussed on social networks, About the appearance of the character and how he influenced the plot.
Especially when the author insisted that he never described in detail in detail, behind her twisted hair and brown eyes. However, in addition to technical details, the dilemma center continued how new data on the heroine changed the perception of this.
In the end, Hermione, the daughter of a pair of dentists, Muggle or non-Magos, was the only one who hosted the enslavement of treatment devoted to home elves. As it will remember, in books, Magic species often serve human wizards, they turn to them with cruelty and violence.
Contradictions in Hogwarts
In a series of films in which the character is played by actress Emma Watson, solidarity seems to be associated with her sympathy and sensitivity. However, being black, the discussion immediately focused on the racial identity of Hermione. In particular, the fact that his sensitivity to the issue of repression and abuse will have constant relations with the history of his own community. Now the black Hermione also causes that racial epithets dedicated to the change in the character and in full form.
In the books, the character of Draco Malfoy – the son of the parents -mag and, therefore, the part of the line, considered pure – calls Hermione “dirty blood”. This, given the fact that their parents are not magicians and, therefore, are considered a metiz in the midst of the most dangerous superiority in the magical community. But with the ingredient of racial identity, Hermione’s words Draco become a racial insult. What made the behavior of the followers of Voldemort is much more complicated and Especially, as the story of Rowling tells.
Severus Snape in the center of the problem
Something very similar can happen to Severus Snape, like a black man. From the insults and aggression that he suffers in childhood – it would be, then, racial insults – to a general attitude around the magician. The truth is that a layer of complexity, which turns to give Snape a new racial identity, will force To the Argument of the series, to reflect on the dilemmas that he lifts in a different way.
To determine how racism is understood in the Rowling universe, until he receives the same social censorship dedicated to prejudice -departure. The truth is that the Argument of the series – which has already been announced, will be extended for almost a decade – should go deeper, and as quickly as possible, in the issues that he offers. It is much more difficult to reflect on various points of view than that the books fail, and which are currently inconvenient. Which when not directly problematic.
The world that should be updated
Especially because the literary saga did not stand well. Thus, he goes to his path, a series of those that his author did not deepen into his abilities. Home elves are subjected to abuses, the nature of which does not allow them to resist or even pushes them to a similar situation. The use of the word of the Muggles as a derogatory epithet, so before or later in novels some magicians insist on the stupidity or blindness of those who do not use magic. Even the situations are as doubtful, such as the ability of magicians to erase the memory – The misconduct for consent is to maintain its hidden identity.
The JK Rowling saga has not only some directly archaic points, but also others who did not seem so controversial during publication, but now they are. Thus, the HBO series will have to face the adaptation of a successful cinema franchise. Also to lay the foundations of your own context, In the midst of different discussions about current inclusion and justice.
A complex writer
In the event that all of the above was not a complex weight for wearing in tow, the HBO series should face an extensive refusal of JK Rowling. Since 2020, the author has used its account on the social network X (previously Twitter) to openly openly transfobic posture. From the debates about gender identity to its opposition to laws that protect the trans -identity. The author became a difficult public figure. This, sharing fans of his work, Win a public refusal and become a contradictory element that you can cope with.
It is much worse, since their opinions became more extremists and were identified with the so -called transplenium radical radical feminism. In the midst of constant accusations of hateful speech, Rowling seemed to concentrate all his visibility and strength in order to raise his conflicting points of view. Something, which returned an opaque point in various works related to its literary universe.
The most obvious case, the cautious failure of the film saga Fantastic animalsThe field based on one of the books of the canon of central history, the project was the first of the producer Magic worldThe field using the script of the author and history, which covered a completely new dimension of the world, is expected that it will be expanded by five films. But, in the end, he limited himself to a trilogy, which, not being particularly disappointing, did not have the support of fans. In addition, from the cultural influence that was expected from it. The failure that was attributed to Rowling and the refusal that his attitude caused his fans.
Despite this, Warner Bros. He left the contradiction, clarifying that he recognizes the contradiction around Rowling. Nevertheless, they believe that they are an opinion, so they are not related to production, which is now at its initial stages or future decisions. Warm and contradictory poseWhich was also criticized by the public and a specialized press.
Great rotation in Harry Potter History
Currently, there are several details about the good part of the series. In addition to confirming John Litgou (Conclave) Like Albus Dumbledore and Paap Essyuzh as the strongest option for the embodiment of Snape, there is obvious secrecy with the rest of the actor. In addition, as the show Mark Milod and Francesca Gardiner will be focused on the magical world for television.
But something, if it is obvious: the series should make decisions that allow the classical history of childhood to be more than a set of endless contradictions. In addition, bring the message of justice, love and power of the beliefs that made novels primarily the famous new generation. Can you do it? This remains only to wait.
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