Ron Weasley Character Analysis

Whether it is a Bar Mitzvah or being able to vote for the first time, various occasions and rituals are recognized in today’s society to specifically represent the growth from a child to adulthood. Growing up is an essential part in life because it allows the child to make mistakes and to learn from the experience. Several authors such as J.K Rowling have used to their stories to demonstrate the development of a hero, from an innocent and naïve child to a brave and responsible being. In a coming of age story, the author tries to represent the importance of growing up through the several challenges the hero must face. Growing up is the most important part in a hero’s development. However, having friends and people to count is another important factor which impacts the hero. In a …show more content…
Throughout a coming of age journey, the hero usually possesses several unique and valuable qualities, such as courage and curiosity. However, these qualities aren’t enough to face the final battle. Harry’s travelling companion possesses specific qualities that are essential for Harry’s journey to adulthood. One of Harry’s travelling companions is Ron Weasley. When Harry is first introduced him, he immediately feels more comfortable being himself. This may because Ron is in the similar situation as Harry’s on the train ride to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Hogwarts). Both Harry and Ron are first years in Hogwarts and they are both clearly nervous since they don’t know what to expect and, they also don’t want to disappoint anyone. Ron seems to have a clearer idea of what to expect because of his knowledge of the wizarding world. This is a crucial quality Ron possesses, which benefits Harry in many ways throughout the course of the story. Ron’s family has been associated with magic for decades. Everyone in his family is either a witch or a wizard, so “[t]he Weasleys [are] clearly one of those old wizarding