Queenie Goldstein is a prominent character in the "Fantastic Beasts" series within J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. Here's an expanded overview of her character:
- Background and Personality:
• Full Name: Queenie Goldstein
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Initially works at the Wand Permit Office in the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA)
• Family: She has an older sister, Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein. - Magical Abilities:
• Legilimens: Queenie is a powerful Legilimens, meaning she can read minds and sense emotions. This ability makes her particularly empathetic and perceptive, though it also exposes her to others' thoughts and feelings involuntarily. - Character Traits:
-• Personality: Queenie is depicted as warm, affectionate, and open-hearted. She is known for her kindness and compassion, as well as her striking beauty and charming nature. Her empathetic abilities make her deeply caring about those around her. - Role in the "Fantastic Beasts" Series:
• "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016): Queenie meets Newt Scamander, the protagonist, when he arrives in New York. She helps Newt, along with her sister Tina, to recapture magical creatures that have escaped. Queenie forms a romantic connection with Jacob Kowalski, a No-Maj (non-magical person), despite the laws against such relationships.
• "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018): Queenie’s relationship with Jacob is tested due to societal pressures and magical laws. She is drawn to Gellert Grindelwald’s promises of a world where wizards and non-wizards can be together freely, leading her to join Grindelwald’s cause, despite her friends' objections.
• Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" (2022): Queenie’s alignment with Grindelwald’s movement and its impact on her relationships and moral beliefs continue to evolve. Her internal conflict and loyalties are key elements of her character’s development. - Portrayal:
• Actress: Alison Sudol brings Queenie to life, capturing her warmth, charm, and inner conflicts with nuance and sensitivity.
Queenie Goldstein's character highlights the struggles of love and loyalty in a world divided by magical and non-magical boundaries, as well as the complexities of choosing between personal desires and moral convictions.
