Blog 8: Analysis of Nesbit, Lewis, and/or Rowling-
After reading all three novels assigned by Nesbit, Lewis, and Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was definitely my favorite book. The Magicians Nephew came in second, and was followed by The Phoenix and the Carpet in third. As a result, I have chosen to do my analysis on Harry Potter. There are many different themes that run through harry potter, anything from relationships to different nationalities, and even race, all of which we discussed in class. One steady theme that I recognized throughout the whole book was that of growth.
I felt this theme, or idea, was shown constantly in the book. Whether it be the relationship Harry had with Ron and Hermione, or the one he had with Mad-eye Moody. Each one grew in its own unique way, and this was especially true for Harry’s relationship with Cedric Diggory.
Both boys were chosen to represent Hogwarts for the tri-wizard tournament, but from the start there was a dislike for Harry which was shown in the pins that the students wore. These pins read, “Support Cedric Diggory—the real Hogwarts champion!” and when pressed flashed another saying, “Potter stinks”. When it came down to it though, Harry was the first to reach out to Cedric and warn him of their first task, which were the dragons. As the story progressed, Harry then is stuck with solving the golden egg, but Cedric is the one to give him advice and help him complete the task. The last task is where the true growth between the two boys is seen. In the end, Cedric is killed, but Harry is the one who brought his body back with him, and was visibly upset about the series of events which unfolded.
While I felt that Cedric’s and Harry’s relationship was the one that grew the most in this book, there were also others that were very important and influential on the book. These included relationships among Dumbledore, Mad eye Moody, Krum and Hermione, and many more.
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