It is difficult to recall when, before ‘Harry Potter’ happened; people, young and old alike lined up in long queues at midnight to grab the first copy each time the book in the series is released. For months Harry Potter sleuths tried to figure out who is going to die and what is the mystery shrouding the next book. The bookstores registered advanced bookings days before the release. The author J.K. Rowling went on to become the richest woman in England depicting the classic modern Cinderella story, albeit a widow instead of a maiden.
The same anticipation has gripped the ‘Harry Potter’ fans and the marketing gurus alike once more prior to the release of the final book of the series. J.K. Rowling’s statements and interviews are carefully monitored to find that elusive one word that she may let slip by. The books managed to generate tremendous curiosity among the young readers, formerly criticised; for their delving more time in television, videogames and computers. Even the six and eight year olds managed to rediscover their rather forgotten companions: Books. It revived reading habits once more in the young ones and thus through this medium they managed to turn to other books as well. Though aimed at children it managed to maintain an equal popularity amongst the older people.
Critics may argue that the story reflects a completely unrealistic world of fantasy and creates wrong impressions, especially on young minds. It might lead them into believing in unguarded expectations. Kids are very likely to expect the witches or wizards zooming through their windows or they might want an admission letter from Hogwarts School. It is unarguable that J.K Rowling’s production can let the children fan their imaginations a little wilder, after the boy wizard ‘Harry Potter’ became a household hero.
In spite of that, there are good lessons to be learned from the book. There have been important messages and morals in the narration adapted tactfully. The importance of willingness to fight evil, rather than victory has been underlined. Though there are the evil and good sides represented here; they do not stand out in the shades of black and white. The emotions of the protagonist are shown very realistic and the one the reader can relate to. Repeatedly ‘love’ is heralded as the most powerful weapon, even in the world of magic. What better way can be to reinforce the young minds of this strong message in this world of hate and turmoil?
Interesting new outlook you gave. I remember, once I took the Harry Potter Book in my hand. Wanted to read it after hearing about it a lots and lots of time. Checked the book. Grabbed it. Looked at the thickness. Put it right back in the shelf. :P
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Jo, no way. Still can't find the courage to read that BIG FAT book. :P hahahahaha... no matter how interesting it may be, it is just too thick for me to even think about it. I would faint. :P
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