Harry Potter Hero's Journey
Harry Potter was famous in the wizarding world due the fact that he defeated a dark lord, Voldemort. He embraced the fact that he is famous but did not brag about it. “Am I?” said Harry, feeling dazed. (Rowling 106) Although he felt “dazed”, he did not go around bragging or use the fact as a privilege to get something he wants.
Harry Potter was new to the wizarding world because the Dursley kept it as a secret. He was not familiar with all the things that he is going to approach, but his daring heart did not stop him from exploring the enormous school, Hogwarts. He ignored the teacher’s instruction in his first lesson. He mounted the broom and kicked hard against the ground. (Rowling 148) The teacher announced that nobody should use their …show more content…
When everyone heard trolls were in the school, instead of following the safety procedure, he snuck out with Ron to save Hermione. The troll he encountered was bald with pale-grey skin, up to twelve feet tall, weighing over a tonne. (“Mountain Trolls”) He had the courage to fasten his arms around the troll’s neck from behind. (Rowling 176) He was not afraid to fight against the deadly creature and save someone he dislike. He has the courage to save people or to stop something from happening. Even if he does not know what lies ahead. He was determined to get the stone, willingly face a gigantic three headed dog. “If Snape gets hold of the stone, Voldemort’s coming back!” (Rowling 269) Harry went to get the stone, facing riddles and other challenges. He had the courage to keep him going and not hesitate when facing difficulties. He was brave enough to break curfews and ignoring teachers’ warnings. In the movies, “John Williams’s music has captured the combination of Harry qualities –confident and heroic… “(Nel 174)
Harry Potter is also in the house of Gryffindor.”You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve, and chivalry…” (Rowling 117) ‘Brave at heart’ and ‘daring’ are the qualities of Harry. These qualities are explained in later events like sneaking around at night consecutively to look at an unknown object, mirror of Erised. Later, he also went past a dangerous creature
Harry Potter was new to the wizarding world because the Dursley kept it as a secret. He was not familiar with all the things that he is going to approach, but his daring heart did not stop him from exploring the enormous school, Hogwarts. He ignored the teacher’s instruction in his first lesson. He mounted the broom and kicked hard against the ground. (Rowling 148) The teacher announced that nobody should use their …show more content…
When everyone heard trolls were in the school, instead of following the safety procedure, he snuck out with Ron to save Hermione. The troll he encountered was bald with pale-grey skin, up to twelve feet tall, weighing over a tonne. (“Mountain Trolls”) He had the courage to fasten his arms around the troll’s neck from behind. (Rowling 176) He was not afraid to fight against the deadly creature and save someone he dislike. He has the courage to save people or to stop something from happening. Even if he does not know what lies ahead. He was determined to get the stone, willingly face a gigantic three headed dog. “If Snape gets hold of the stone, Voldemort’s coming back!” (Rowling 269) Harry went to get the stone, facing riddles and other challenges. He had the courage to keep him going and not hesitate when facing difficulties. He was brave enough to break curfews and ignoring teachers’ warnings. In the movies, “John Williams’s music has captured the combination of Harry qualities –confident and heroic… “(Nel 174)
Harry Potter is also in the house of Gryffindor.”You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve, and chivalry…” (Rowling 117) ‘Brave at heart’ and ‘daring’ are the qualities of Harry. These qualities are explained in later events like sneaking around at night consecutively to look at an unknown object, mirror of Erised. Later, he also went past a dangerous creature