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

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.