Harry Potter: Modern Hero's Journey Not many would expect the newest incarnation of the classic "Hero's Journey" to turn up in the form of an awkward 11 year old. ... Rowling's popular series of books based on the beloved hero, Harry Potter have proved to be everything a classic journey should involve. ... Harry Potter is a modern tale with mythological themes and archetypes that follows all of these functions. ... But one must learn to know oneself in order to know who one is. ... Every volume of Harry Potter follows Propp's theory. ...

• Word Count: 1700
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School