Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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    The widely popular Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling has been the center of religious controversy since it’s first publication in 1997. While they’re many religions that completely reject the series, the Catholic Church is one, which is divided in its stance on Potter. The Church has praised the films for their portrayal of good and evil, but warn against the lure of magic into occultism. Scholar Laura Feldt explains: “The Harry Potter novels have also met strong religious reactions including extreme

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    Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived. Little 8 year old me sat curled up on the library floor with my nose in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. I was fascinated by witches who turned into cats, flying broomsticks and quidditch, secret passageways and three-headed dogs, and most of all by these three kids about my age having these wonderful adventures. I was inspired by their courage and intelligence. It would be my favorite book from then, until now as I am sitting here writing this letter wearing

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    J.K. Rowling in the Macabre Genre The life of experiences of J.K. Rowling influenced her to write in the macabre genre. After Rowling’s tragic loss, “the world of Harry Potter did not turn out to be a refuge from [her] pain but a place for her to experience it in a different way” (Bradley 35). Rowling suffered a life of poverty and losses that caused her to write literature in the macabre genre which impacted the society greatly. Rowling’s life as an adult was filled with the frustration

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    moment he sees her. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, he states, “My father did say this; it's been fifty years since

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    J.K. Rowling in the Macabre Genre J.K. Rowling’s pain and struggles helped her achieve many accomplishments in the world of literature. After Rowling’s tragic loss, “the world of Harry Potter did not turn out to be a refuge from [her] pain but a place for her to experience it in a different way” (Bradley 35). Rowling suffered a life of poverty and losses that caused her to write literature in the macabre genre which impacted the society greatly. Rowling’s life as an adult was filled

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    not be able to show others the way to success. One important trait in being an effective leader is being confident no matter what the circumstances are. In Harry Potter, and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter leads a group of wizards, Dumbledore's Army, to protect the school. Even though the head master forbids it, Harry Potter still leads them and helps them achieve their goal. His confidence is very strong and shows everyone that he is an effective leader. Another trait that is crucial

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    that Touched All There’s a tale of an orphaned boy caught in the crossfire between good and evil. This orphan was Harry Potter and he slept in a broom cupboard miserable, abused, and neglected by his relatives. Unbeknownst to him, he would one day save the muggle and wizarding world from the darkest wizard ever known, Lord Voldemort. This tale is better known as the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and is, without a doubt, the best and most addicting book series. It pulls readers into a world

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    character in J. K. Rowling 's Harry Potter series. He is characterised as a person of great complexity, whose coldly sarcastic and controlled exterior conceals deep emotions and anguish. In the first novel of the series, Snape is a teacher who is hostile from the start toward Harry. As the series progresses, Snape 's character becomes more layered and enigmatic. Rowling does not fully reveal the details of his true loyalties until the end of the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Over

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    Using the Harry Potter series to Help Children through the Aftermath of Traumatic Events through Psychological and Educational Approaches Harry Potter experiences major traumatic events throughout his life from his early childhood into adolescence. The following articles and sections from various Harry Potter books showcase the progression of the abuse he endures throughout the series, emphasizing the detrimental psychological effects this has on Harry. Psychologist Sigmund Freud spent his entire

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    Race, Power and Prejudice: An exploration of social and political vision of J.K Rowling in the Harry Potter series  Background to the research: Generally speaking, it is very difficult to give an apt definition of racism. Race, however, can be defined as a group of individuals belonging to certain ethnicity. The reason for one’s inability to give a proper definition of racism is that the concept in itself at its roots stems out of distinctions based upon one’s own mentality, outlook or social

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