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Similarities Between Carry On And Harry Potter

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Carry On is a fantasy novel written by Rainbow Rowell, one that mirrors the Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter was born into the Wizarding World, and prophesied to be the savior of the magical world. Harry attends Hogwarts, a boarding school for young witches and wizards, and over his six years there, works up the power to defeat Lord Voldemort. Simon Snow, on the other hand, was born a Normal. At age eleven, he was taken to Watford, the magical school in the World of Mages. He is thought to be the Chosen One, and is trained to use his magic to defeat the Humdrum. The two books are similar in more ways than one, but they also have their differences. Some common elements are character types, themes, and the Chosen One archetype. Characters come in many different shapes and sizes, not to mention their personalities and roles. Before getting very far, one will notice the abundance of similarities between these two texts, including the element of magic, the setting, and other small details. One thing that stands out are the common archetypes between Carry On and Harry Potter. The first of these similar characters come in the form of the best friend. Ron Weasley and Penelope Bunce are alike in the sense that they are the best friend of the main character, and could even be considered as the sidekicks. Both are at the hero’s side when needed, and there to provide some comic relief or reassurance in troubling times. This leads to one difference between the

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