Colour terms in "Harry Potter". The influence of colours on the human psyche

Tesis (Bachelor) , 2020 , 42 Páginas , Calificación: A

Filología inglesa - Literatura

The theoretical part of the research has revealed the notion of colour terms, its functions and the impact of colours on human psyche. Colour can influence a person's physical and emotional state, and therefore is an important part of the conceptual picture of the world. Colours play an important role in creating an image. It has long been proven by science that a particular colour scheme has a huge impact on a person’s emotional background: invigorates, soothes, makes a person cheerful or aggressive, increases sensitivity to external influences or dulls sensations. The research is rapidly growing and evolving, that is why more and more scholars are interested in the theory of colour. The practical part of the study focuses on analyzing colour symbolism in Harry Potter novels. In books, colours represent certain things and events. J.K. Rowling uses different colours to create vivid images of their characters and scenes.The author dresses characters in different colours to highlight their position in the society. Moreover, Hogwarts Houses have various colours to show the moral qualities of its students.

Harry Potter novels are one of the most popular books in the world. The books combine the intricate plotting of mystery with the scope of fantasy and character development that is so appealing to the readers. J.K. Rowling also uses a lot of symbolism in her novels to give some events or things a deeper meaning. The perception of the books changes a lot when you know
all the symbols the author uses. Harry Potter novels have a lot of hidden meaning that the readers should learn to decipher. The colours in the books have a symbolic meaning in everything, starting from clothes and finishing with magical creatures. The novels tell us a lot about different aspects of British society. Harry Potter enlist British moral ideals, such as education, bravery and most importantly friendship.

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• 1. CULTURAL ASPECT OF COLOUR SYMBOLISM
• 1.1 The importance of colour in fiction
• 1.2 Colour and human emotions
• 1.3 The influence of colours on the psycho-emotional state of people
• 1.4 The picture of colour symbolism in literature
• 1.5 Conclusion to the first chapter
• 2. COLOUR SYMBOLISM IN HARRY POTTER NOVELS
• 2.1 The Significance of House Colours
• 2.2. Magic and non-magic colours in Harry Potter novels
• 2.3 The colour symbolism of eyes
• 2.4 The colour of spells
• 2.5 The colours of beasts and animals
• 2.6 Colour as a part of the national picture of the world in Harry Potter novels
• 2.7 Conclusion to the second chapter
• CONCLUSION
• RESUME
• REFERENCES
• APPENDIX
• Appendix 1
• Appendix 2
• Appendix 3

Objectives and Key Themes

This research investigates the significance of colour in constructing the world-view within J.K. Rowling's novels, specifically focusing on the Harry Potter series. The study aims to understand the symbolic meaning of colour in the English linguistic world-image and its impact on the reader's perception.

• The symbolic meaning of colour in the conceptual picture of the world
• The effect of colours on the psycho-emotional state of a person
• The symbolic meaning of colour in English literature
• Common and specific features of colour symbolism in the English linguistic world-image
• The role of colour in creating a world-view in J.K. Rowling's novels

Chapter Summaries

The first chapter explores the cultural aspect of colour symbolism, discussing its historical significance and the impact of colour on human perception. It delves into the theories of renowned scholars like Aristotle, Newton, and Goethe, highlighting their contributions to understanding the psychological and physiological effects of colour. The chapter further explores the development of colour terms in language, emphasizing the work of Berlin and Kay in their theory of basic color terms.

The second chapter focuses on the specific application of colour symbolism in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels. It examines the significance of house colours, the use of colour in differentiating magical and non-magical elements, and the symbolic meaning of eye colour. Additionally, it investigates the role of colour in portraying spells, beasts and animals, and the national picture of the world within the narrative.

Keywords

This research focuses on colour symbolism, linguistic world-image, and the conceptualization of colour in English literature. It delves into the works of J.K. Rowling, particularly the Harry Potter series, and analyzes the symbolic meaning of colour within the narrative. Key terms include: colour symbolism, linguistic world-image, basic color terms, Harry Potter novels, world-view, psycho-emotional state, and cultural aspect.

• Calificación: A
• Autor: Anonym (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2020
• Páginas: 42
• No. de catálogo: V1106098
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783346479860
• ISBN (Libro): 9783346479877
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: englishliterature, harrypotter, jkrowling, linguistics, colour, colourterms, colourtheory, symbolis, coloursymbolism