Blog Week 7 Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone (Reread book and rewatched movie)
Growing up while the Harry Potter
books were being released was a really special experience. I got to experience
my own coming of age adventure while reading Harry’s (in some ways similar)
experience. Unlike other series of the genre (Lord of the Rings trilogy and the
Hobbit), these books focused on the perspective of kids my age, going through
grade school just like me. Without the magical aspects, these novels are really
just a relatable tale of three friends growing together through learning, young
love, and camaraderie. The magical world of Harry Potter mirrors a lot of
issues in the real world. One of the most obvious is the relationship between
“Muggles” (Non-magic folk) and the wizard world. One of the main characters
Hermione is a “muggle-born” meaning she was born to at least one non-magical
parent. Some wizards shun any witch or wizard born to normal parents,
reminiscent of the racist and intolerant views some people hold today. Another
interesting theme in the book is understanding the right place and time to
break the rules. In life, there are always moments when it is appropriate to
step out of line, like to help a friend or someone in trouble. Harry breaks
many school rules, when someone is in danger, and sometimes just to create a
bit of mischief like most children. What seems to be most important is sticking
by your friends (Ron and Hermione) and the people who care about you (Hagrid
and Dumbledore).
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