Author and screenwriter JK Rowling, 56, has been accused of anti-Semitism by Jewish humorist Jon Stewart. In an interview with the On The Problem podcast, he stated that the depiction of the goblins who run Gringotts Bank in the “Harry Potter” saga is an allusion to Jews.
The comedian says that the way in which magical creatures are portrayed, especially in the movies, is very similar to the anti-Semitic illustrations in the 1903 book “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion”, which was created in Tsarist Russia and used during Nazism. .
The document was false and said that the Jews had a plan to dominate the world and end Western culture. “Talking to people I say: have you ever seen a ‘Harry Potter’ movie? Have you seen the scenes at Gringotts Bank? Do you know who these people are who run the bank? Jews!”, he said.
“No, this is a caricature of a Jew from an anti-Semitic work of literature,” added Stewart. “It was one of the things I saw in the movies and I expected people to be shocked. ‘She didn’t do that! She put Jews in charge of an underground bank.’ And everyone just thought, ‘Oh, the wizards!’ It was so weird. “. So far, the writer has not commented on the allegation.
The “Harry Potter” author has been criticized over a series of tweets she made in response to an opinion piece by global development website Devex, which left Rowling resentful of the headline “Creating a more equal world post-Covid”. -19 for people who menstruate.”
“‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for these people. Anyone help me? Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud? (purposeful modification of the word ‘Woman’, English for woman),” Rowling said at the time.
Critics have pointed out that Rowling’s views equate femininity with menstruation, while many transsexual men menstruate and many women do not. She then countered by saying that erasing the concept of sex “removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.”
JK Rowling’s statements ended up being criticized also by actors from her famous film franchise, such as the protagonist Daniel Radcliffe, 30. “As a human being I felt the need to say something. Trans women are women. It is clear that we need to support transgender people. and non-binary,” he posted.
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