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    The story Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, by J.K. Rowling, has both explicit and implicit themes present in the story. Some explicitly expressed themes are good and evil, with the clash of different groups within the story, mostly between Slytherin House and Gryffindor, because the way the author describes the characters on each side, as well as the ever-present theme of the young and innocent against the old generation which is evil and destructive. There is also implicitly theme of…

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    Harry Potter, a novel written by British writer J.K Luo Lin, is popular with readers all over the world for its wonderful magic color. The magical spell involved has likewise become the object of concern. The mantra used in the novel is taken from the author's evolution of the Latin roots. The meaning of which in English can be split to make the readers of English-speaking countries understand well. However, readers from other countries need to be translated according to the local conditions in…

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    novels of Harry Potter have attracted the readers of the young generation globally with its powerful cultural charm. And the major theme in the works is the core value of Christian spirit, the basic Christian thoughts in Harry Potter is analyzed deeply in the essay, to summarize the ideological connotation of the religions thought in Harry Potter and The Philosopher 's Stone (hereinafter Harry Potter) through analyzing the works in depth. The influence of Christianity is implied in Harry…

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    modern popular culture. One example of a modern-day epic hero is Harry Potter. Harry is a hero created by J.K Rowling for the wildly popular Harry Potter series, Harry shares many characteristics with Odysseus. Harry Potter is one of the many models for the modern-day epic hero. Odysseus and Harry both have their own unique weapon, put themselves in danger for loved ones, and fight horrific creatures and wizards. Odysseus and Harry both possess their own unique weapon and are very skilled at…

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    as did Harry Potter. He started his journey clueless about the wizard world, but now he is known as a great wizard in fact a hero, but Harry Potter reached the point of becoming a hero by going through the 5 stages of a hero’s journey; departure, Initiation, the road of trials, the innermost cave, and finally the return and reintegration with society. Specifically, in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone the hero, Harry Potter follows these essential steps to become a hero. Harry, like…

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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…

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    Throughout Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, relationships between Harry, Ron and Hermione are explored. While throughout all seven of the Harry Potter books the relationships between Harry, Ron, and Hermione grow stronger, the students also have bonds that grow between their professors, particularly between Harry and his professors. While Harry encounters many professors throughout his time at Hogwarts, in Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry’s bond between Dumbledore, Remus Lupin and Severus…

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    The Harry Potter books are some of the most popular fiction series ever written. J.K. Rowling created a story full of magic, excitement, danger, and pure, simple fun that has entertained millions of people around the world. The books have spawned toys, video games, movies, and every kind of merchandise that can be thought of for fans to enjoy. Fans always write to Rowling for information about her world and the many characters she created, but sometimes that has proved to be a problem for the…

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    Harry Potter Hero’s Journey In her book series, “Harry Potter” J.K. Rowling took Harry on a hero’s journey. A hero’s journey includes the call to adventure, the refusal of the call, the road to trials, and master of two worlds. The story begins with Harry’s uncle going about his every day routine. He sees a cat that seems to be reading the street sign, it then stares at him as he drives by. As the day goes on, things just get weirder. He sees strangely dressed people, and he thinks he hears them…

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    Harry Potter started off as a baby and his parents were killed by an evil wizard name Voldemort. Voldemort has tried killing Harry as well, but didn 't succeed. A bird, then came by and lifted Harry up onto the air, taking him to a another family called the Dursleys family. The Dursley family lives in Surrely, England. They pretended that they didn 't know know who Mrs. Potter was. Mrs. Dursely is Mrs. Potter sister. The Dursely family answered the door and sees Harry on the floor with a letter…

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