(no subject)

Date: 8 Jun 2008 05:41 pm (UTC)
Well, I suppose I was saying 'animals' there when what I meant was 'magical creatures'. As far as I know, no magical creatures in HP canon do mate for life, but in fanon whichever magical creature is under the microscope at the moment always seems to.

But I wanted to use 'animals' because magical creatures are animals in many cases, though they may (or sometimes) have human intelligence. I chose the word to highlight/condense the heart of the problem: the alienation and dehumanisation which is an intrinsic part of these stories, even though in most cases the author's intent had more to do with exciting exoticism.

If you don't have an account you can create one now.
HTML doesn't work in the subject.
More info about formatting

If you are unable to use this captcha for any reason, please contact us by email at support@dreamwidth.org

Profile

cimorene: cartoony drawing of a woman's head in profile giving dubious side-eye (Default)
Cimorene

June 2025

S M T W T F S
12 3 4567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930     

Most Popular Tags

Style Credit

  • Style: Practically Dracula for Practicalitesque - Practicality (with tweaks) by [personal profile] cimorene
  • Resources: Dracula Theme

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags
Page generated 5 Jun 2025 08:49 am
Powered by Dreamwidth Studios