What is the etymology of parseltongue/parselmouth?
2020年4月23日 · In the French translation of Harry Potter, Parseltongue is translated "fourchelangue" (Fourche = Fork, Langue = Tongue/Language). "Forked Tongue" may refer to the snake's bifurcated tongue. And the dual meaning Tongue/Language of "langue" is interesting in …
How did Ron speak Parseltongue and re-enter the Chamber of …
But Parseltongue gets a much broader treatment in the films, where we actually hear Harry speaking it on several occasions. The films, or at least Goblet of Fire and Deathly Hallows: Part 1 actually bothered to hire Cambridge linguistics professor, Dr. Francis Nolan , to construct phrases of a real Parseltongue language 2 , with distinct ...
Why doesn't Harry know when he is speaking Parseltongue?
2014年6月2日 · In HBP, Harry gets to observe Parseltongue being spoken and has an opportunity to distinguish it from real-tongue, hearing the Gaunts speak it in the The House of Gaunt chapter. I will attempt to break-down and analyse the process here. Harry doesn't initially realise that the Gaunts are speaking in Parseltongue: [Ogden]: “Er — good morning.
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According to the wiki, Parseltongue, the language of snakes, can be learned by humans and possibly other beings, though it is an arduous task. Professor Albus Dumbledore, a renowned wizarding scholar, managed to understand it but could never speak it fluently. In contrast, Ron Weasley spoke a few words but didn't pursue further study.
harry potter - Are there other tongues beside parseltongue?
2014年11月11日 · Parseltongue is the ability to speak to snakes. Are there other types of tongues besides parseltongue that you can use to talk to other types of animals? Maybe doggietongue or kittytongue?
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2013年10月25日 · This strongly hints that Parseltongue is actually closer to glossolalia (which is by definition miraculous / supernatural) than to real language skills. You are not born with knowing your mother language, you learn it. however, you are born with Parseltongue. When Ron imitated Parseltongue it was just how parrots imitate human speech.
Ron speaking Parseltongue will forever be one of the biggest
2022年2月6日 · if Harry did speak parseltongue directly in front of Ron even once, (but he definitely hear Harry at least twice, both in CoS, once in the dueling club, once opening the chamber) it would arguably be a noteworthy event in his memory, (seeing as how rare parseltongue is, and due to the connotation that it carries).
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2015年5月1日 · She spoke in Parseltongue, of course, but Harry doesn't recognise that as not being English unless he knows to listen for it (cf. his first Pensieve visit to the Gaunts’ house). When he finally realised it’s Nagini, he would probably have unknowingly switched to Parseltongue, but he doesn't really stick around to chat any more after that.
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2012年12月5日 · The answer is yes, because to be able to speak Parseltongue doesn't imply to be able to say new words - as long as you can say/remember some it is fine - and Ron proved it. What Harry can't do anymore is say new words he hasn't said/learnt before. But strictly speaking, he can still speak Parseltongue - words he has used many times, like "Open."
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2014年8月8日 · Parseltongue is one of those character traits that can be very useful if you design your character around it and make sure you get into situations where you're useful. It is not useful if you want a character that just hits everything in melee with brute force without having to think about tactics or strategy.