Similarities Between Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

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In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the concept of coming full circle- or having a plot point that evolves and eventually recurs later in the story transpires multiple times. This concept is present through the use of parallel characters, themes, opinions and plots. An example being, Neville and Peter Pettigrew. Both small, somewhat nervous, young wizards that the sorting hat miraculously places into gryffindor- the house of bravery- and have popular, somewhat famous friends. Even with these similarities they occupy they have different fates. One of them succumbs to their fear and is culpable for his best friends ' deaths. Where the other faces his fears every day until he conquers them. The most notable and relevant parallel characters …show more content…
Whereas Tom Riddle has a superiority complex, which only develops and grows further after he comes to know he is a wizard. Harry develops a conscience and learns to empathize after all the trauma, ill-treatment, manipulation, and revile he experiences through his upbringing and teenage years. If Harry hadn’t met kind, moral people, and parental figures he wouldn’t have become the moral, empathetic person known as ‘The Chosen One’, who is capable of defeating Voldemort. The first solicitous person is Hagrid, the half-giant with a heart to rival his stature, the influence of the Marauders- with the exception of Peter Pettigrew obviously- follows and most significantly, the generosity and affection Ron Weasley and his family provide. The parallel character 's purpose is to show the contrast and significance between characters, based on their personal experiences even if they appear to have similar stories. J.K Rowling doesn’t limit her use of parallelism to solely characters, but also to magical organizations, plots, and other magical species and creatures. For examples, In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the contrast between giants is

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