J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has been a symbol of hope and equality since it was first published more than 20 years ago. The Harry Potter stories explore themes of social inequality and class privilege, as well as real-world issues such as racism, sexism, and intolerance. In a letter to Rowling, a woman who had read the first book said that she was interested in the subject from the beginning because I thought it was about equality, selflessness and goodness.
This letter is just one example of how Harry Potter has affected readers and made an impact on society. The fact that these books have been translated into 79 languages (and counting!) is testament to their widespread popularity.
From beginning to end, the Harry Potter series explores themes of finding one's way in a world full of challenges. And this idea was largely a product of its time.
To explore this, let's take a look at one of the first challenges Harry faces as a young boy. In "Sorcerer's Stone", there is a scene where Professor Snape warns him when he is about to enter a restricted section of the library. This is because Snape wants to hide his illegal activities.
This may seem like a relatively minor event, but it actually shows how difficult it was to find the way back then. Today, as you can see from this morning's headlines, a lot has changed.
In J.K. Rowling's popular series, Harry Potter, teaches children that knowledge is power and that it is up to them to use their gifts to defend themselves against evil forces. But there's something else Harry Potter does well: it reflects the attitudes of the time period.
