• "Harry Potter" Series by J.K. Rowling. Contains Use of Allusionment and Controversial Views from the Public

     

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Published: 03.05.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays '"Harry Potter" Series by J.K. Rowling. Contains Use of Allusionment and Controve', 1.
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HARRY POTTER
"MAGIC HAS UNIVERSAL APPEAL. I'D LOVE IT TO BE REAL."
J.K. ROWLING
J.K. Rowling introduces great amounts of allusion to her writing making references to biblical characters and events. Through her word choice and selection of detail, Rowling is able to submit religious symbols into the entire Harry Potter series. Most commonly, these symbols originate from Greek Mythology, but a few are simple play on words. Also, the theme of Harry Potter is filled with a number of Christian symbols. …

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