Language Etymology of Spells in

Prepared by: Awra Awadah binti Azli (A151235)

Prepared for: Dr. Tengku Norizan

Introduction 7 books, 8 movies one of literature’s

valued works succesful series of

all timeProblem Statement

common assumptions on how the language of the spells are random

and carry no meaning at all

Purpose of the Study explore the root and etymology of the spells

find out whether or not their meanings are

literal study the effects of the

spells

Research Questions what language is used

as the root of the spell in this saga?

what are their meanings and are they literal?

what effect follows the casting of the spell?

Literature Review

linguistic depth magic realism verbal magic

Theoretical Framework linguistic performativity

(Molly Diesing ) hate speech

wounding word

Linguistic Performativity

“he is doing something rather than merely saying something”

Felicity Conditions1. conventional procedure

executed correctly&completely

2. must have requisite thoughts, feelings and

intention3. expected effects

occurs

1. ProcedureMust be a witch/wizard

Incantation must be correctly uttered

Wand&wand movement

2. Requisite thoughts Intention&concentration

Language of Spells

Past Studies reading Harry Potter

makes you a better person: encourage

tolerance&increases empathy

Psychology of The Sorting Hat: Hogwarts houses fits psychology

traits

Research Methodology research design –

corpus analysis sample – Harry Potter

books instrument – AntConc

Thank You!