There is no greater honor than to have your life immortatlized in a novel by one of the greatest writers of all time. Isreal Potter was given this honor when Herman Melville wrote the novel Isreal Potter, documenting his life and efforts in the American Revolution as well as the life of Israel Potter. However, there are some inaccuracies in Mellville's work, which were most likely used to add drama to the story. Besides relating history in a readable and interesting fashion, Mellville was trying to send a message to the American people and to the world about the American spirit and all of it's triumphs and tragedies.
Mellville chose to write a story that could be used as a somewhat accurate conveyance of the times. The setting of Israel Potter tends to be accurate for the time period. Most of the story took place upon a ship, where Israel worked. During the American Revoltion many people did work on ships, whether as merchants or as part of the navy. In fact, it is believed by most historians and analysts that Potter truly did work on a ship and spend time on the sea, however, he was not on John Paul Jones' ship as Mellville wrote. The people in Israel Potter tended to be somewhat superstitious. Because there were few scientific facts to base the unknown upon, many Americans and others were very superstitious. These superstitiouns were used to explain the unexplainable. For example, people believed in witches and witchcraft, they had rituals to ward off evil spirits, and rituals to accomplish a number of different goals. One of the most true to life portrayals in Mellville's novel is the description of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Bunker Hill was a true battle and it is beileved that Israel Potter did truly participate in it. Also included in Israel Potter are Benjamin Franklin, Ethan Allen, and John Paul Jones, all real historical figures prominent in the days of the American Revolution.
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Website Review: "The Great Harry Potter Debate" I reviewed a website entitled, "The Great Harry Potter Debate." ... It focused on the Harry Potter series. ... Upon surfing the Internet, I found websites such as "The Organization of People Against Potter" (TOOPAP), "The Anti-Harry Potter Association" and more. ... They should be allowed to read the Harry Potter books to their students. ... An open school should not censor books such as Harry Potter. ...
Harry Potter: Book or Movie Have you ever watched a movie then decided to read the book? Well this is just the case in hand after I watched Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. ... I feel like, Harry Potter: Now You See It .Now You Don't. ... To me it is clear the movie mom must not have read the Harry Potter books. ... Harris has past away since the filming of the second Harry Potter movie. ...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, written by J. ... Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone takes place outside of London in modern times. ... The author reveals characters in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone mainly through actions. ... The point of view in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is narrative and is appropriate for this story. ... Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a magnificent tale of mystery and adventure that will captivate audiences for years to come. ...
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Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Author: J. ... Rowling Type: Fiction Purpose: To entertain Harry Potter (a sorcerer) comes to Hogwarts, a school for withes to learn about magic. ... Harry Potter doesn't know this yet, but he will have to overcome a big obstacle to survive. ...
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Schafer emphasizes "The Potter books contain references to mythology, literature, history, and so much more. ... Schafer's book enables even the casual reader to fully appreciate the complex details contained in the Harry Potter books. It explains the relationship between the Harry Potter books and mythology as well as explaining the origins and hidden meanings of the character names. Another tool included in Schafer's book is a timeline that compares our own historical people and events to Harry Potter characters and situations (1). ... However, current members of the Wiccan rel...
