Week Seven
The Novel of Spiritual Education
I started re-listening to Harry Potter the Deathly Hallows on
audio book. I had read all the Harry Potter books when I was younger; I think
it was a really good way to get into reading as a young adult. I remember
getting really engrossed in the stories and I would just keep reading, it was
hard to put the book down.
Going back to The Deathly Hallows now, I am really
interested in how the story was crafted and what Rowling built the plot around.
With this book, and I think throughout the Harry Potter books, it essentially
all comes down to the conflict between good and evil. Voldemort is the ultimate
contrast to Harry.
Voldemort is bigoted,
narcissistic, and has never know love, where as Harry is the exact opposite. He
is well liked by almost everyone; while not talented he is a great friend.
Loyal, caring, and patient; the contrast in these characters is very clear.
Rowling takes it upon herself
to deliver these underlying moral values in the work. While it is simplistic
and maybe a little preachy in its simplicity, I think this is a great place for
young adult readers to start developing a love for reading.
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