In The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Rowling combines the tradition of the fairy tale with her reinvention of it. She reinvents the fairy tale in several different ways. Firstly, she reconstitutes the...Show moreIn The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Rowling combines the tradition of the fairy tale with her reinvention of it. She reinvents the fairy tale in several different ways. Firstly, she reconstitutes the place of magic in the traditional fairy tale, changing it from an impediment that often hampers the hero or heroine to one that helps them to achieve their goal. Connected to this, Rowling also re-invents the role of women in fairy tales, incorporating feminism into her fairy tales. On the other hand, Rowling holds on to the moralising nature of fairy tales. In this thesis, I will explore J.K. Rowling’s re-invention of the fairy tale by looking at the interconnection of magic, feminism and (un)virtuous behaviour and its rewards in her stories.Show less
