• gay [any]
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    4 years ago

    Yes, goblins are portrayed as antisemitic caricatures to the point that there are Jewish people who ask gentiles to not use goblins in their stories. That doesn't make what Rowling did any less antisemitic or sus.

    • Veganhydride [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      I was not aware people complained about goblins outside of Harry Potter, that's interesting. I think my point still stands though, also it's understandable to ask and expect people not to use goblins, it's also easy to see why J. K. Rowling got away with it: she depicted goblins the way they typically are depicted, and it's more in the realm of "unfortunate implications" than "purposefully vile worldbuilding".