Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone Character Analysis

One of the ideas behind Borge’s Garden of the forking paths is that God allows people to choose. They are free to make their own decisions and forge their own path, but it is one’s path which defines their character. Decisions explain one’s motivation and determination to act on those decisions which by definition means character. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling, characters as Neville, Hermione, Professor Quirrell and Harry Potter defend the idea that people’s choices define their character.
At the beginning of the story it is seen how badly Harry Potter is treated by the Dursley. He is forced to sleep in the cupboard under the stairs, they would talked to him like he was some sort of servant, Aunt Petunia would even prohibited him to ask questions, “don’t ask questions.” The character of the Dursley is of a grotesque, abusive, and conservative family, and this is observed by their decision of hiding Dumbledore’s letter and trying to prevent Harry from reading his acceptance letter to Hogwarts. “I accept there’s something strange about you…always knew they’d come to a sticky end”, this is what Harry’s uncle said sharing the same ideals as
The Dursley are an abusive and conservative family for treating Harry so badly and being anti-wizards. Neville changed to be a brave and loyal student from Gryffindor after standing up against his friends. Lily Potter was a loving caring mother who gave her life to save her son. Quirrell was a loyal and faithful follower of Voldemort to the extent of sharing his own body with his master. Hermione changed from being a bossy and boring student to a loyal friend to Harry and Ron after protecting them from Professor McGonagall. Lastly, Harry Potter is a brave, courageous, and independent student that stands up for himself, and for the ones he trust and loves. Every choice defines the