This post is for Chapters 16 through 17 (or the end) for Harry Potter...
For some reason, Abby hasn't posted yet this week!
Abby, in your post from last week, you said that this series should not be banned because it is very popular; I have to say that I agree it is popular, but not that it shouldn't be banned because of that. In fact, there are many people that believe this series being popular is the reason it should be banned since children are preferring to read it over other books they can learn more from. What do you think is the main reason it is popular, and why do you think so?
It is interesting that even though Harry and his friends are breaking rules by trying to sneak out past Fluffy, they are still showing us the good qualities within a person that I have mentioned in previous posts such as true friendship and courage to do the right thing. The ultimate goal for these characters is to stop the stone from falling into the wrong hands, and anyone with a sense of duty would stake his or her life to save others if a chance came to him or her to do so. This means that Harry, Ron, and Hermione may be defying rules, but their motives are such that would make even the most strict people grateful that they had the courage within them to go against orders. Sometimes there is nothing more important than doing what one thinks is right, and acting how the heart tells one to. The trio stumble into objects that would stop anyone in his or her tracks, and all of them show their individual talents and bravery by sacrificing themselves when the time comes to face something that isn't easy to take down. "'That's chess!' snapped Ron. 'You've got to make some sacrifices! I take one step forward and she'll take me - that leaves you free to checkmate the king, Harry!'" (pg. 283). This shows an example of determination since every single one of the three knows that it is most important for Harry to get to the stone over everything else, and they stop at nothing to make sure this happens.
This book also shows a sort of tribute to parenthood and purity when Harry is told by Dumbledore that his mother's love is what saved him from Voldemort. "'Your mother died to save you. If there is one thing Voldemort cannot understand, it is love. He didn't realize that love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark. Not a scar, no visible sign...to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.'" (pg. 299). This small yet valid detail would help children realize their parents are always important, and no matter what mom or dad does or says (even if he or she isn't alive anymore), he or she will always stick up for them in the end. There is nothing more clear than the love of a mother or father, because this love can protect a child from even the worst of dangers. Also, by stating that Harry's pure will of achieving the stone for safety and not for its powers can teach children that doing something to make a difference in the world is much more valuable than being the most powerful person on the planet.
For some reason, Abby hasn't posted yet this week!
Abby, in your post from last week, you said that this series should not be banned because it is very popular; I have to say that I agree it is popular, but not that it shouldn't be banned because of that. In fact, there are many people that believe this series being popular is the reason it should be banned since children are preferring to read it over other books they can learn more from. What do you think is the main reason it is popular, and why do you think so?
It is interesting that even though Harry and his friends are breaking rules by trying to sneak out past Fluffy, they are still showing us the good qualities within a person that I have mentioned in previous posts such as true friendship and courage to do the right thing. The ultimate goal for these characters is to stop the stone from falling into the wrong hands, and anyone with a sense of duty would stake his or her life to save others if a chance came to him or her to do so. This means that Harry, Ron, and Hermione may be defying rules, but their motives are such that would make even the most strict people grateful that they had the courage within them to go against orders. Sometimes there is nothing more important than doing what one thinks is right, and acting how the heart tells one to. The trio stumble into objects that would stop anyone in his or her tracks, and all of them show their individual talents and bravery by sacrificing themselves when the time comes to face something that isn't easy to take down. "'That's chess!' snapped Ron. 'You've got to make some sacrifices! I take one step forward and she'll take me - that leaves you free to checkmate the king, Harry!'" (pg. 283). This shows an example of determination since every single one of the three knows that it is most important for Harry to get to the stone over everything else, and they stop at nothing to make sure this happens.
This book also shows a sort of tribute to parenthood and purity when Harry is told by Dumbledore that his mother's love is what saved him from Voldemort. "'Your mother died to save you. If there is one thing Voldemort cannot understand, it is love. He didn't realize that love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark. Not a scar, no visible sign...to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.'" (pg. 299). This small yet valid detail would help children realize their parents are always important, and no matter what mom or dad does or says (even if he or she isn't alive anymore), he or she will always stick up for them in the end. There is nothing more clear than the love of a mother or father, because this love can protect a child from even the worst of dangers. Also, by stating that Harry's pure will of achieving the stone for safety and not for its powers can teach children that doing something to make a difference in the world is much more valuable than being the most powerful person on the planet.
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