Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

.Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince is the sixth book in J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series. It is a pivotal point in the seven book series. It was all fun and games up until this point, but with the ever growing power of Lord Voldemort, fear is sinking into the heart of all witches and wizards. Harry tried to warn them years ago of the dark master’s return to power but nobody seemed to want accept the fact that the most powerful dark wizard in existence is back. Now it is up to Harry Potter,…

definition is proven throughout J.K Rowling 's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone and Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney. Heroes begin their journey by being chosen by a force, they then face a desire for acceptance that causes a vulnerability, but then ultimately transcend death. Harry and Beowulf both were chosen by supernatural forces, separating them from the average person as well as guiding them to their destiny. The wand that chooses Harry just so happens to have a feather from the…

7 billion dollar revenue later, the Harry Potter series has become the most celebrated fiction novels and films of a generation. The story of the boy who lived was originally told by J.K Rowling then adapted to film in 2001. With millions of fans across the globe it is almost impossible to find someone who has not heard or seen the tale. This remarkable story is told in seven parts and begins with the Sorcerers Stone. Almost as recognizable as the Harry Potter stories is Joseph Campbell 's…

Rowling, published in 1997. The Sorcerer’s Stone first introduces the character of Harry Potter and explains how he is a wizard and his acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After going off to school Harry begins to learn of his parents past and the evil Lord Voldemort that terrorized the wizarding world. In the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry has to face challenges like battling a troll, facing off with a giant three headed dog, and…

in 1982. It is a story about a journey of an ordinary girl who will become the hero. Harry Crewe is an orphan girl, who struggled with her…

Catcher in the Rye’s Holden Caulfield, Harry Potter’s Severus Snape, and Neuromancer’s Henry Case all share something in common—they are antiheroes. Merriam-Webster’s definition of an antihero is, “a protagonist or notable figure who is conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities” (Merriam-Webster). While that is the ‘dictionary definition,’ many authors have taken liberties in describing which “heroic qualities” are missing, and which traits are used instead (Merriam-Webster). Through a…

Imagine being seated in an auditorium, watching a magician perform seemingly impossible tricks of magic. Little does the audience know, the magic is real. Night Circus, written by Erin Morgenstern, is a fantasy novel revolving around two young magicians in a Victorian-era world where the existence of magic is highly doubted. However, not everything is just fun and games. With the magicians' mentors forcing a competition upon the two, both characters fight for their independence to be together.…

In Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, the author J.K. Rowling presents many different themes throughout the fantasy story. For example, it seems that Rowling has tied some religious aspects into the story, whether it be explicit references or simply religious symbolism. She also delves into deeper ideas, such as good vs. evil, as well as death and immortality, which you might not exactly expect from a children’s book. Beginning with the explicit references to religion, two major references…

In the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter is revealed to a new world learning the truths about who is he is, and the world around him. He makes trusted friends and enemies, and in the end gives his life for the betterment of the world. It starts with young boy, unaware of His magical Powers or his history is brought into the hidden world of Magic and Wizards. For most his life was tucked away behind his almost cruel Aunt and Uncle, unaware of what he is and especially who he is. Hagrid, a large…

One main reason how the famous Harry Potter series positively influences the current generation is that the book series promotes reading among younger children. The sole fact that Harry Potter has become the best-selling book series in history with over 450 million copies sold proves that it has grabbed people’s attention. A research done by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups has proved that the Harry Potter series has had a huge impact in terms of reading habits in the UK. According to…