Harry Potter as a True Hero of the People
Harry Potter as a True Hero of the People
Harry Potter is everyone’s hero. His father and mother were killed when he was young and he is forced to live with his aunt and uncle. They treat him like trash while they treat their own child as if he were a sacred idol. What is so appealing about this book is that almost every child can relate to this book in some way or another. Whether it is grave mistreatment by elders or a spoiled sibling, many children find a resemblance of themselves in this fictional character. People, especially children, want to escape from their mundane world of reality where the sun shines on your bare neck, and enter the world of make believe. Best of all, all you have to do is hop onto the bed with Harry Potter in hand. Harry Potter is an entrancing book. It takes you on a trip you will never forget as you follow this fictional character around in battling his problems in a mythical world. Strangely enough, there is stark resemblance between his life and one’s life, for everyone can see a shadow of one’s self constantly battling the evils of society (Or in this case¡ Hogwarts). Unfortunately, like life itself, Harry Potter somehow always winds up in trouble, only to be saved by friends who join forces Harry to save the day. Harry Potter is a cross reflection of our image imposed upon by our imagination, and exposed in a book, whose individuality and self-determination is for all to read and aspire to.
Good over Evil. Hero over Anti-Hero. Protagonist over Antagonist. Victory triumphing over defeat. Is that not what we all want to see? Is that not what we all want to experience? Harry Potter brings it to us. We are all unique yet connected in certain ways. Everyday we are faced with difficulty, but it is our uniqueness that helps us prevail. Harry Potter shows that even facing tremendous odds, success can be achieved, and the day can be saved. When the book is read, the feeling of perseverance soars through the veins like a fish in the sea. Harry, in Harry Potter, is the undisputed hero. However, there are many anti-heroes. Malfoy is Harry’s biggest enemy, however, He-who-must-not-be-named, is Harry’s biggest threat. Malfoy is representative of the schoolyard bully. He...