Faculty Advisor

Cecilia Konchar Farr

Department

English

Abstract

This presentation is on a research paper about the nature/nurture effect and how it relates to the characters Harry Potter and Tom Riddle from the Harry Potter series. Family history, relationships with peers, behaviors that were reinforced or punished, temperament and personality, and secure attachment are all addressed in terms of how they affected the psychological development of the two characters. These psychological factors' contribution to the literary themes of love and free will are also addressed.

Start Date

17-4-2012 11:45 AM

End Date

17-4-2012 1:15 PM

Comments

Poster Session in Rauenhorst Ballroom

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Apr 17th, 11:45 AM Apr 17th, 1:15 PM

Give Nature a Wand and It Will Nurture Magic

This presentation is on a research paper about the nature/nurture effect and how it relates to the characters Harry Potter and Tom Riddle from the Harry Potter series. Family history, relationships with peers, behaviors that were reinforced or punished, temperament and personality, and secure attachment are all addressed in terms of how they affected the psychological development of the two characters. These psychological factors' contribution to the literary themes of love and free will are also addressed.