Quidditch Through the Ages

Quidditch Through the Ages | Topics for Discussion

1. By comparing Quidditch to soccer, what literary techniques does Rowling use to make Quidditch seem like a credible sport?

2. Explain your interpretation of Dumbledore's comment in the foreword: "All that remains is for me to . . . beg Muggles not to try playing Quidditch at home; it is, of course, an entirely fictional sport and nobody really plays it."

3. Using examples from the book, explain Rowling's use of humor and what purpose you believe it serves.

[The entire page is 74 words long]

Join eNotes

The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:

Lookup any word on eNotes with our dictionary. Highlight the word and press SHIFT + D for a definition, or SHIFT + T for a synonym.