Harry Potter and the Nature of Death

In “Harry Potter and the Nature of Death”, the author argues that the fundamental themes in Harry Potter are nature and death. There is the Forbidden Forest, laden with mystical creatures, Rubeus Hagrid, a half giant obsessed with the care of magical creatures, and a system of owls used for communication. These examples highlight the theme of nature in the Harry Potter series. As the series progresses, the theme of death becomes more and more prevalent. As he begins to mature, Harry realizes his imminent fate of death in order to destroy Voldemort. Voldemort strives to conquer death by creating Horcruxes, which split his soul into seven pieces in order to keep him alive.

Although these themes are very prevalent, they are not the main themes of the series. Harry Potter encompasses the battle between good and evil, and the overwhelming power of love. Throughout the series, Harry is constantly battling forces of evil and is always willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the people. His main defense and weapon is the love his mother displayed for him when she sacrificed herself for his life. These themes are extremely important to the story, and carry on throughout the entire series.

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