- Feb 10, 2022
I used to think of the Harry Potter series as a children's pastime, so I've never read the books or seen the movies. Later, in order to make up for my childhood, I watched a movie to relax during the busy work break and realized that it should not be viewed so simply. After talking to fans/fans of the book, I recommend that I must read the original book again when I have the chance. The first installment is not much, at less than 200 pages, but it's a good start. Here is only the original feeling.
The story is not very complicated, but it does capture the psychology of children. It creates a magical world parallel to the real world, satisfying children's curiosity. Furthermore, children are ordinary and ordinary in the real world, with all kinds of troubles, even being bullied and isolated. In this story of the magic world, they can get care and comfort. Harry, the hero, has no parents, is placed in a demanding family, and has been ostracized and beaten since childhood, but he is exactly the most well-known and talented person in the wizarding world. The various characters in the book almost correspond to the various characters in life from a child's perspective. Some are kind and play a role of protection and guidance. Others are harsh, always looking for trouble. There are evil villains, just like the difficulties and pains and unknowns of growing up.
In the course of the story, the children suffer from hostility, but also gain friendship, struggle together, bear each other's burdens, have misunderstandings, but eventually be tempered. This undoubtedly brings encouragement and hope to the growth of young readers.
The book and the movie will always be different, due to the length of time and presentation, the movie has some adaptations of the original book plot. Film is based on drama and is visual, which requires a more concentrated plot. Reading about the robbery of Gringotts, for example, was mixed up with receiving presents.
The more interesting adaptation is the character, which can be seen in Hermione. In the movie, Hermione is more amorous than in the book, very cute and wild. This makes Hermione more like a normal girl in the original. However, the setting in the original book also has its advantages, because it is ordinary, so it has more universal meaning, closer to millions of ordinary small readers. Those equally ordinary and self-respecting girls can draw strength from Hermione's growing up and know how to be more involved in friendship and more easygoing and confident while maintaining their self-esteem and making progress.
So, watch the movie, also read the book, can taste a variety of levels of beauty. Just like the same dumplings, boiled to eat good, fried to eat can taste new.