Comparing Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

Religion and art often go hand in hard. Religion provides reason for art and art provides proof for religion. Art has many different forms, for example art can be seen, heard, touched, smelt, or a combination, what makes art religious is the inspiration and motivation to create the art. Although some may be obvious to the eye that it is a religious piece, some conceal the messages and beliefs more discreetly, such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The movie seems to be solely about occult power, but looking more into the characters, it re-enacts particular scenes that were evident in the bible. The Harry Potter books and movies withhold a Christian framework, and Christian symbols hidden in plain sight. Harry’s story is a direct parallel to the biblical history of Jesus Christ, showing symbolism of death and resurrection, and powers relating to miracles. (Need quote about art)
This is particularly seen in the death and resurrection of Jesus. In the bible, Jesus was crucified by Pilate to save everyone from their sins, in Harry Potter, Harry sacrifices himself to Voldemort to save everyone he loves from being hurt. “You are the Chosen One?” “Of course I am,” said Harry calmly” (J.K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, page 287). This is much like Isaiah 42:1 which says "Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; my chosen one in whom my soul delights I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.” Not only is this a parallel, but the virgin Mary is described as pure, innocent, beautiful and loving. Harry’s mothers name happened to be Lily. The meaning of the name Lily is ‘innocent, pure and beauty’, although this could be coincidental, it still appears to create a connection between the