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    The Orphan Archetype is comprised of people that have to grow up without the love and support of parental figures. They have to find themselves and their path in life independently. Harry Potter from the Harry Potter novels is a very well-known Orphan Hero as he overcame many adversities and aspired others through his fortitude and brave manner. Harry’s parents died when he was a young child and he was dropped off at his aunt and uncles where he was completely neglected growing up(Rowling). “Harry’s

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    (Rowling 187). A major factor driving the action and theme of J.K. Rowling’s third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is the element of fear represented by the dementors upon the magical community and the terror felt when witches and wizards were threatened by the Dementor’s horrific Kiss. In the scene (246-248) where Harry Potter and Professor Lupin are having a drink at the “Three Broomsticks” tavern, Harry decides to ask about the dementors and the Dementor’s Kiss. This scene is important

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    curse of the human race”. Accepting one’s responsibility to think of others when overcoming a challenge is a critical decision that takes place in Harry Potter. Harry must overcome a difficult challenge to save the lives of those around him but put his own life in demise. Harry Potter is a fantasy literary series that revolves around “ Harry Potter” being the main protagonist. As a child, Harry’s parent’s were murdered by the hideous and malicious creature named Voldemort, who once was a ordinary

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    only wizard ever to survive a powerful curse cast by Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard; Harry was just a baby when he was attacked by the evil wizard. But he escaped the curse and had somehow managed to reverse it and take away Voldemort's power. This story was told for 11 years past only making the story of Harry Potter grow to become an even greater living legend. Most see Harry Potter as a modern hero, one whom acts courageously and

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    the issue of racism in the world of Harry Potter. Though, it is not the traditional sense of racism; there are wizards of various races (White, Black, Asian, etc.) throughout the wizarding world. The issues that appear throughout this series are things like: pure-blood supremacy; abhorrence of “half-breeds” and non-human creatures alike; Anti-Muggle and Muggle-born institutions; Squibs and Blood Traitors being ostracized, etc. Various instances in the Harry Potter series that contain scenes portraying

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    The Christian themes in Harry Potter have been undermined by Christian fundamentalists’ beliefs that the Potter stories are a gateway into satanic culture. While these stories are loved by so many, there is a section of the population that condemns them as a satanic welcoming. To fully understand the condemnation of Harry Potter and the push to eradicate this condemnation we will address several lenses of the argument; to start there will be a quick history of the condemnation, and an overview of

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    I first started reading the Harry Potter series in 5th grade. I started with the second book of the series because that was the only book my classroom had, but ever since I have been obsessed with the entire premise of Harry Potter. It was a thing that my father enjoyed, so it is one of the few things that we could actually connect over (which had no impact on me liking it, it was just an added bonus of it). I was never ashamed of being a huge Harry Potter fan, I never minded the look people gave

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    The Harry Potter series relates to children and all types of readers, inviting them into the new and different world. The Harry Potter world however parallels the real world much more than many initially think. Students who relate to the world of Harry Potter and have grown up hearing his name along with other favorite characters engage in the story more than with any generic story often used in classrooms. The Harry Potter series engages the students and encourages learning through a subject in

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    J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have been translated into more than sixty-five languages. J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have been translated into more than sixty-five languages. J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have been translated into more than sixty-five languages. J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have been translated into more than sixty-five languages. J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have been translated into more than sixty-five languages. J. K.

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    As of 2013 there were 450 million Harry Potter books printed globally, meaning there was a Harry Potter book per ever 15 people. This book to person ratio is probably comparable to Grecian citizens who heard Homer’s Odyssey, one of the more prominent myths created by the epic poet. In modern times fantastical novels, such as those in the Harry Potter series, have acquired the same prestige as ancient myths and serve some of the same purposes through their entertainment of the general populous. These

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