Jordan's blog addresses elements of the Gothic in Goblet, with an emphasis on entrapment and nightmares as key Gothic elements. Can you think of any other Gothic elements at play in this story? How do they contribute to Harry's struggle between strength and weakness?
Do the Gothic elements at play in Harry's journey remind you of a similar book or protagonist? In that story/character, is the Gothic operating as a coming-of-age metaphor like in Goblet, or to symbolize another sort of growth?
Skylar's blog deals with Harry's maturation through certain elements of the hero's journey. What qualities do you think these events are responsible for maturing in Harry? How do you think they will help Harry as his journey unfolds?
According to Indick, Campbell's Crossing of the First Threshold not only symbolizes the hero's transition from boy to man, but it also references certain rites of passage the young hero must undergo. Are there any particular rites of passage you can recognize that occur in Harry's Crossing of the First Threshold at the Quidditch World Cup?