In this essay, I will examine the movie “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and apply theories from the text “Religion: The Basics” to it. Characters from the movie went through a rite of passage, a theory said by Arnold Van Gennep, the theory of what an author is by Foukault and Barthes, the reductionist theory, and the Habitus theory by Pierre Bourdieu, were some of the theories identified in the film. When looking at these particular events in the film, this film essentially underlies how it is important to listen to intuitions when analyzing or being part of situations.
In this film, Harry Potter experiences the three stages of the rite of passage by Arnold Van Gennep. In the first stage, separation, the individual is identified …show more content…
Individuals make their decisions based on the circumstances they are in, however, they still have their own beliefs. Nye states, “These influences help to shape what I do, although as a subjective individual I act through my own agency and violation- I am not programmed or brainwashed” (Nye 2008, 126). Ron joins Harry and Hermione for the investigation of who is trying to steal the philosopher’s stone. At first he is hesitant to join their quest, but as the movie progresses, Ron’s state of thought and intentions change. He is willing to risk his life for Harry during the game of “wizards chess”, in order for Harry to move along his quest to find the culprit behind the killed unicorn and their attempt of steeling the stone. This decision made by Ron is not made from any influencers, his decision is based on the circumstances he is in, and weighs out what the best solution to their problem will be. Although he makes this decision, he is still the same person who is afraid of breaking rules and facing evil; his beliefs remain the same. Ron will remain the boy who is afraid of getting in trouble or doing dangerous activities with his friends even though he was willing to risk his life for the greater good. Regardless of situations people are in, they will still remain to have their own thoughts and individuality. After analyzing the film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, there were several theories applied in the film, which helped underlie one of the main messages. The scenes analyzed in this film showed the importance of following the voice within you when put in difficult situations. Characters went through a rite of passage; they have experienced the theory of “what an author is”, the reductionist theory, as well as habitus. Thus, these theories helped underlie the main message of the
In this film, Harry Potter experiences the three stages of the rite of passage by Arnold Van Gennep. In the first stage, separation, the individual is identified …show more content…
Individuals make their decisions based on the circumstances they are in, however, they still have their own beliefs. Nye states, “These influences help to shape what I do, although as a subjective individual I act through my own agency and violation- I am not programmed or brainwashed” (Nye 2008, 126). Ron joins Harry and Hermione for the investigation of who is trying to steal the philosopher’s stone. At first he is hesitant to join their quest, but as the movie progresses, Ron’s state of thought and intentions change. He is willing to risk his life for Harry during the game of “wizards chess”, in order for Harry to move along his quest to find the culprit behind the killed unicorn and their attempt of steeling the stone. This decision made by Ron is not made from any influencers, his decision is based on the circumstances he is in, and weighs out what the best solution to their problem will be. Although he makes this decision, he is still the same person who is afraid of breaking rules and facing evil; his beliefs remain the same. Ron will remain the boy who is afraid of getting in trouble or doing dangerous activities with his friends even though he was willing to risk his life for the greater good. Regardless of situations people are in, they will still remain to have their own thoughts and individuality. After analyzing the film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, there were several theories applied in the film, which helped underlie one of the main messages. The scenes analyzed in this film showed the importance of following the voice within you when put in difficult situations. Characters went through a rite of passage; they have experienced the theory of “what an author is”, the reductionist theory, as well as habitus. Thus, these theories helped underlie the main message of the