In 1990, J. K. Rowling was on a delayed train from Manchester to London when the idea for Harry suddenly "fell into her head". Nineteen years later, she is one of the most well known authors in the world. She has received many awards and has even had her books adapted into films. Many people praise her for making reading “cool” again and bringing a whole generation into the world of books. In this journal I will discuss who J. K. Rowling changed our society and culture.
Rowling is credited mainly for bringing all generations back into reading. In a pre-harry potter world, many kids and teenagers alike believed that books were not for enjoyment but for school. However, Rowling made reading enjoyable and fun for all ages. This increases literacy among many people.
What I believe Rowling contributed the most to our society and culture is the remaking of an old idea into the internet age: a fandom. All these Harry Potter fans can now connect via the internet. This new and improved fandom had it all: forums and podcasts to discuss, fan fiction to create, fan sites for all your news, conventions, role-playing games such as quidditch, it even had its own genre of music, wizard rock. This community was a culture and society in itself. It brought people from different races and religions into one place where everyone was accepted.
Rowling has forever changed the world with the memorable story of “the boy who lived.”
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