Article Title：The magic of Harry-Potter: Symbols and heroes of fantasy (J.K. Rowling)
Abstract：
This article suggests that the worldwide, multiage appeal of Harry Potter may lie int he way these stories of magic meet the needs of readers to find meaning in today's unmagical contexts. The imaginative appeal and symbolic efficacy of the books for children are examined in terms of Bruno Bettelheim's The Uses of Enchantment. The development of Harry Potter as a hero in the mythic/fantasy tradition, which allows young adults to grasp a sense of hope for meaning and triumph, are explored in terms of Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces. Case studies are included to illustrate.
Keywords: Harry Potter; fantasy; symbolism; imagination; hero
DOI: 10.1023/A:1025314919836
Source：CHILDRENS LITERATURE IN EDUCATION
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