The Life of Harry Potter: The Hero's Journey Explained (Video Essay / Theory Video) - Summary

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The text is a video transcript that explains how Harry Potter's story follows the hero's journey, a classic and well-structured writing formula. The hero's journey consists of 12 stages that describe the adventure, challenges, growth and transformation of the hero. The text gives examples of how each stage applies to Harry Potter, from his ordinary world as a muggle to his final battle with Voldemort and his new life afterwards. The text also highlights how Harry's mentor, Dumbledore, and his allies and enemies shape his journey. The text praises Rowling's writing and Harry's character as one of the best ever created.

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1. Harry Potter is a highly popular series.
2. J.K. Rowling is the author of Harry Potter.
3. The series follows a classic writing formula known as the hero's journey.
4. The hero's journey was originally outlined by Joseph Campbell.
5. Harry's ordinary world before his journey begins is the muggle world.
6. Harry receives his call to adventure when Hagrid delivers his Hogwarts letter.
7. Harry initially doubts he is a wizard and is hesitant about joining the Wizarding World.
8. Harry decides to leave the Dursleys and enter the Wizarding World.
9. Harry meets his mentor, Albus Dumbledore, who provides guidance and objects of importance.
10. Harry faces various challenges, allies, and enemies throughout the series.
11. The series includes internal conflicts for Harry, such as his connection to Voldemort.
12. Harry faces locations of terrible danger, including leaving Hogwarts to find Horcruxes.
13. Harry is resurrected after sacrificing himself in the Battle of Hogwarts.
14. Post-resurrection, Harry gains greater power and defeats Voldemort.
15. After his journey, Harry becomes an Auror and head of the Auror Office.
16. Harry marries Ginny Weasley and has three children: Albus, James, and Lily.
17. Harry helps raise Teddy Lupin, son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks.
18. Post-Voldemort defeat, Harry's scar no longer pains him.

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