J.K. Rowling is a world renowned writer with a great sense of Aristotelian appeals. She is the writer of the Harry Potter series and a graduate of the University of Exeter. In June of 2008, she was asked to write the commencement speech at Harvard University. She titled the speech, “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination.”…
Tom should tell the sheriff about the murder. Some reasons are that it is bothering Tom not telling the sheriff who was the actual murderer, it would be wrong for a innocent man to get hanged for a crime they did not commit, and it is also bad for a murder to be on the loose on the streets because he can commit more crimes. Some people would say that he should not tell because he could get killed or because he took an oath not to tell anyone, but even though he took that oath and could possibly get hurt or killed it is best for him to tell because what Injun Joe did was wrong and he should be punished for his actions and not Muff Potter who was accused for the crime.…
The Great Harry Houdini could escape anything. Houdini was a man who could take a hard hit. He was a unpredictable human being. At one point he had a straight jacket on held by his ankles upside down and some escaped the straight jacket. Harry Houdini was born in Budapest Hungary.…
Joseph Campbell’s concept of the Hero’s Journey has made it into the plot of almost every story. From the call to adventure to the boon, a main character of a story often follows this traditional path on their journey of adventure. This proves to be no different for the renowned Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Letter after letter, the people of Hogwarts were desperately trying to get Harry to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.…
Percy has been diagnosed with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In the story Percy Jackson a lot of people think Percy Jackson has ADHD. But also a lot of people thinks he does not have ADHD. Percy Jackson does not have ADHD because he is not impulsive, hyperactive, and inattentive.…
"My brain is the key that sets my mind free. " This quote is one of the many famous statements made by Harry Houdini, a master mind in the art of illusion. Harry was one of the biggest entertainers of his generation, amazing his audiences with his hand cuff tricks. He set high standards for Magicians at the time. Harry took magic to whole new level.…
Harry Houdini was the best magician that people loved to see. Harry Houdini became a popular magician. Harry Houdini probably did magic so he make people excited. Harry Houdini probably got inspired got inspired by another magician so Harry probably wanted to do the same thing cause he loved magic when he was little…
James Potter is eleven when he gets his Hogwarts letter, and his mother gives him an extra piece of pie at dinner to celebrate while his father clamps him proudly on the back. Sirius Black is on the verge of twelve when he gets his, and his mother quips that “at least he’s not a Squib” while his father takes another long swig of his White Rat Whiskey. Both were born into privileged lives with ginormous mansions and important families, but neither one of them can wait to leave. When you’re a lonely, little boy who has everything, it’s really quite simple to realize how little you have.…
Fiction is a piece of work created from the imagination of its creator. This piece of work can be communicated though TV shows, movies, novels, plays, etc. There are many different types of fiction genres such as mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Fiction has been present for centuries in the form of storytelling and has evolved over the years so as to be part of our everyday life. The concept of fiction is more than just entertainment; it is personally enriching and offers an escape.…
Houses of Hogwarts Expository Gryffindor “ You might belong Gryffindor Were dwell the brave at heart Their daring,nerve,and chivalry Set gryffindors apart ” If the sorting hat were on my head I know that it would immediately shout out Gryffindor, because Gryffindor would be a perfect match for me. I know that people always say that I belong in Slytherin I know that Gryffindor would be the right choice because I am brave and daring and of course Courageous and I need to be with people a lot like me…
Have you ever thought of America being the greatest country possible? Well, there's a secret and only Lord Voldemort can reveal it. Lord Voldemort can cure all your sadness and bring your life into the moments of joy in a short amount of time. He will do the most possible to help you and your family. Lord Voldemort thinks in a way that no other candidate can think of.…
In J.K. Rowling’s series, one of the most critical lessons and experiences that Harry, and the reader, experience, is death. While some deaths are more prominent than others, there are several that I find to be particularly important. Before Harry’s time, there were the fan-titled “Marauder’s Era” encompassing the early lives of Harry’s parents, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Severus Snape. Each of these characters suffered and lost their youth to the hardships and dangers of a war. In turn, they played a critical role in Harry’s life because their deaths were focused on love.…
Accio: The Best Harry Potter Characters Harry Potter has created a magical platform where it connects with so many people with the series, in wonderful ways. The characters have an essential part in the story, making us fall in love with their personality. They have evolved, from eleven year olds to strong, grown wizards. Some amaze us and others make us laugh, with the funniest things possible.…
Harry, Hermione, and Ron are all sorted into Gryffindor, which is the house known for bravery. Later Harry joins the quidditch team and becomes the “seeker” on the team, which is a big deal because normally freshmen do not make the team; thus subtly proving he is meant to be a “great” wizard. Quidditch is a game that can be seen as a ritual that produces a social solidarity. These three symbols and rituals tie perfectly into creating both a collective consciousness and social solidarity in the Wizardry world, which superbly reflects Durkheim’s…
In this scene, Harry and Ron were both confused and frustrated. They knew that they did not know the answer to their professor’s question. Harry recognized Hermione’s great ability to come up with amazing solutions. When Harry pointed this ability out in front of the whole class, it strengthened Hermione’s confidence. Friendship helped her.…