May 4, 20241 min readThe Evolution of Cult-ure Through the BooksThe first three books of the Harry Potter series are crucial for establishing the cultural groundwork that defines the dynamics of the...
May 2, 20245 min readReal-World Parallels: Lessons We Can Learn From Hogwarts to Our WorldI decided to focus my final project on cults because I couldn't stop thinking about the discussion we had about it in class. Then, I...
May 2, 20244 min readThe Confrontation Stage - Harry Potter and The Deathly HallowsIn the concluding volume of the Harry Potter series the dynamics of cult-like behavior and manipulation reach their zenith, otherwise...
May 2, 20246 min readThe Internalization Stage - Harry Potter and The Half-Blood PrinceWelcome to our exploration of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," where we unravel the expanding web of manipulation, grooming, and...
Apr 21, 20247 min readThe Indoctrination Stage - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" serves as a representation of the Indoctrination Stage within the cult culture narrative....
Apr 21, 20247 min readThe Awakening Stage - Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireWelcome to our deep dive into Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the first book on our syllabus. While the first three books subtly...
Apr 21, 20244 min readThe Enigmatic Allure of Cults: Understanding Our Fascination and FearsIntroduction to the Blog