Harry Potter is a fictional character invented by J.K Rowling in the series of seven books starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Wikipedia, 2015). Harry is the main character in this series whose parents died when he was young and he was brought up by his aunt and uncle (Philosopher’s Stone, 1997, p.5). Harry was neglected by his aunt and uncle (Philosopher’s Stone, 1997, p.27). Harry is presented a whole new reality when he goes to the zoo one day and his integration into the magical world changes him from the foundation. These changes within him will be analysed using the developmental psychology theories of Lawrence Kohlberg and Erik Erikson to explain how the environment aided or obstructed Harry’s development.
Harry goes through a series of fun and exciting experiences after getting the letter from Hagrid for his enrolment at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The adventure at Diagon Alley gives him the chance to learn about the world of magic through Rubeus Hagrid who is the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts.
I started out as someone who didn’t read very many books other than picture books. I wasn’t into novels, mostly because they just seemed to drone on for a while. However, that changed when I was 9 years old and when I was encouraged to read Harry Potter. It had took a little bit of coaxing, because I remembered watching the movie when I was little, and for some reason I was scared of it, but I’m not sure why I was so scared. When I had actually read the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was the first novel I read all the way without getting bored, and I loved it so much as a child. The fantasy world filled with magic and terrifying creatures simply astounded me when I read, and I just wanted to keep coming back for more. I would go
In the beginning of the movie Harry is separated from the world in which he rightfully belongs. He grows up in the Dursley household without his parents because they were killed when he was a baby. In the household he is ignored and bullied. He learns grace, kindness, and compassion even though he is not taught that by his surroundings or upbringing. As his eleventh birthday nears he begins to go through experiences that hint of “his world”. He starts to receive letters addressed to him one by one at first, then by twos, tens, twenties, and hundreds. This raises suspicion in his mind because he has never received a letter before. When letters explode out of the chimney the Dursley’s pack their bags and bring Harry to an isolated cabin surrounded by the sea. On his eleventh birthday a stranger named Hagrid shows up a invites him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the first time in the movie where he learns about his true world and what he is. His invitation letter is also known as his call to action letter.
Harry Potter is a fascinating tale of sorcerers, wands, broomsticks, dragons, and magic. The story begins with a young boy named Harry Potter who lives at number four Privit Drive, Surray, England. His journey begins after the death of his parents at the hands of the evil Lord Voldemort. Harry learns of his past and his future as a wizard from Hagrid, the keeper of keys and grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He travels to Hogwarts where he learns spells and enchantments, makes new friends, finds enemies, and discovers fantastic secretes. J.K. Rowling weaves a web of impeccable storytelling with this critically acclaimed novel. In the tale of Harry Potter imagery, symbolism, and motif take central focus.
Now, let's get back to 'Why we should read Harry Potter'. To begin with, Harry Potter teaches us many lessons. For instance, friendship. Harry, Ron,and Hermione are best friends. They went through everything together no matter that it is a good things or very serious problems, they never abandoned their friends. They always stay by each other side, encourage each other and always help each other. They never scared of anything because their beat friends were together with them. This shows us that a true friendship is necessarily in our lives. We, humans are social animals, we can't live without friends.
Harry, was a normal boy, until discovering he was a wizard, his parents were wizards, and
Hagrid, keeper of keys at Hogwarts School of Magic, surprises Harry on his birthday. Hagrid delivers the letter to Harry that invites him to study at Hogwarts. After Harry accepted his
At the age of eight, Harry would begin attending a public school within Independence. Notably, it appears that his mother sent him five weeks late during his first year. Despite this, his teacher,
Another reason why people like Harry Potter is it’s for all ages.For example a little kid,a teen,an adult,and an elder can read this book.The book maybe a little hard for kids and teens sometimes adults,but they will get what it means.The books could be in different languages,such as spanish,chinese,and vietnamese.There may be a word that might be to hard to pronounce,but you’ll pronounce it.the book is great for all ages because the story is mature.
With four amusement parks and a net worth of over twenty-five billion dollars, J.K Rowling's Harry Potter has entertained audience for over 20 years. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first book in the series and is about Harry Potter's first year of Hogwarts. It talks about how he adjusts and learns about the wizarding world, and figures out the mysteries behind the Sorcerer's Stone. Hermione Granger is first year student in the first book of Harry Potter, she quickly becomes friends with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley over the course of the book as they are all placed in the Gryffindor. But it is evident in first book that Hermione should have been sorted in Ravenclaw instead.
At the same time, Harry Potter challenges authorities at Hogwarts and with the Dursleys against his control because he does not understand the community and himself. The Dursleys shelter Harry from the outside world, other than his cupboard under the stairs, which causes him to have little knowledge about himself. He challenges his position when he receives a letter regarding his acceptance to Hogwarts. The letter proves to Harry how he is unlike the Dursleys because Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia try hard to destroy it. They ultimately do not want Harry to find out the truth of his identity. For that reason, Harry challenges Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia when he pushes for answers of his past, especially the scar on his forehead. “In the
I think I can relate to Harry as well as everyone else can because the author gives Harry problems and attributes that everyone has. For instant Harry tries to be sneaky many times in the story.
Harry Potter is living in the ordinary world with his Aunt, Uncle and Cousin who treat him with very little respect. He begins to receive mysterious letters which are addressed explicitly to him. His aunt and
In the Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling Harry starts of in the unfamiliar wizarding world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After lord Voldemort killed Harry’s parents he is sent of to his aunt and uncle's house as a baby. Harry does not like living with them but eventually at age 12 he gets a letter to attend hogwarts which he will soon find out that he is a wizard. After being sorted into one of the four houses (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, ravenclaw and slytherin)he gets sorted into gryffindor and finds friends in his house(Ron and Hermione). They have to stick together and work together to defeat him. This leads to one of the themes for this book series being that “You are much stronger when with friends”.