[HPFGU-Movie] Re: OUCH!

[Alexandra Y. Kwan]

Hello,

At 12:47 PM 12/17/2001, williamhause2000 wrote:
>In what way do the Goblins fit the Jewish stereotype anyway?
>Big Pointy Ears? Sharp Teeth?
>I think not!
>Did they have a Jewish accent or something?

Many Jewish people were bankers and/or money lenders back in the days and 
some are also very wealthy.  They're also a close-knitted group who don't 
like outsiders (but that's because the outsiders had done pretty horrible 
things to them).  They're also supposed to be stingy and very mean (e.g. 
Shylock from Merchant of Venice).  And they're supposed to be sly and 
dishonorable (e.g., what's his name in Oliver Twist).  All of which are 
traits of the goblins.  And oh, don't forget the nose <g>.

little Alex