#017 | ‘The Man with Two Faces’ | TPS Overview (17)

Episode Summary

Blake and Josh continue their discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. They examine the themes, characters, foreshadowing and more of Chapter 17: The Man with Two Faces.

Episode Outline

1. Chapter Summary
2. Key Theme–  Life, Death, and Resurrection
3. Character Development– Quirrell’s ‘second face’ and Dumbledore’s knowledge of events
4. Literary Device– Climax and Reveal
5. Foreshadowing– Snape’s vindication, the first of many
6. Significance– Voldemort revealed and Harry’s protection developed