side note about Harry Potter

I always liked Harry Potter. The movies attract all generations. There is lust, magic, good vs. evil, and anticipation. I loved how there where times the audience knew more than the characters. Unlike other famous works like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter provides an alternate world that every person daydreamed about when they were children.

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The books are so detailed to the point where you feel as if you are standing next to Harry Potter. You get to know enough about each character, which keeps the readers hooked and the audience starts to pick favorites.

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Lord of the Rings is focuses more on the current situation and the ring. Twilight mainly became popular because readers got to learn about the characters which allowed them to connect and become attached. I believe Harry Potter is very popular because it is based off fantasies this century has created. This movie brings child's make-believe stories alive and brings out our inner child. Lord of the Rings was very popular because the books came out right after a war and this good vs. evil plot is exactly what the people of that decade wanted. The pasted few decades the audiences interest have changed and this is one reason why Harry Potter was able to be this successful.








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