Classical Names in Harry Potter

Classical Names in Harry Potter PowerPoint presentation is the second in the Classical World of Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling gave names to her characters that give readers and viewers insight into their personalities. Some of the names exhibit a surprising and often humorous combination of the classical and the mundane: Filius Flitwick, Cornelius Fudge, Dedalus Diggle, Horace Slughorn. Rowling draws character names from mythology, history, astronomy, literature, and world languages, including the classical languages of Latin and Greek. By learning the meanings behind the names, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the characters that inhabit Harry Potter's magical world.