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CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS
This chapter presents the findings of the study. There are two parts in this chapter. The first part is the discussion of characteristics of Harry Potter. The
second part is the discussion of Harry Potter ‘s personality development.
A. The Characteristics of Harry Potter
According to Forster 1974, there are two categories of character; round character and flat character p. 46. Harry is included as the round character
because he is presented with more sides and J. K. Rowling as the author portrays him in greater detail and depth.
The readers can also enter Harry‘s mind and come to know him through his own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. Harry has a
capability to change; learn or become enlightened.
Harry Potter is an orphan who was raised inappropriately by his uncle, Vernon, and aunt, Petunia. Harry was always treated badly by them and their son
or Harry‘s cousin, Dudley. The bad treatments from his Vernon, Petunia, and Dudley are not much exposed in the two novels being discussed. However,
Dumbledore pictures some in his speech. It shows when Dumbledore comes to Privet Drive, the address where Harry lives with his aunt, uncle, and cousin.
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Dumbledore asks Harry to solve a recent problem regarding to Harry‘s battle with
Voldemort. Voldemort has returned to the country. Thus, the Wizard world is in the
threat of war. Dumbledore says that Harry, whom Voldemort has already attempted to kill on a number of occasions, is in even greater danger now than the
day when he left Harry in Privet Drive fifteen years ago. At was, Dumbledore also left a letter explaining about Harrys
parents‘ murder and expressing the hope that Vernon and Petunia would care for Harry as though he were their own. However,
they never do what Dumbledore asks, ―You did not do as I asked. You have never
treated Harry as a son. He has known nothing but neglect and often cruelty at your hands.‖ Half-Blood Prince, p. 55. Dumbledore also states clearly that Harry has
a difficult life back then.
The magic I evoked fifteen years ago means that Harry has powerful protection while he can still call this house home. However miserable he
has been here, however unwelcome, however badly treated, you have at least, grudgingly, allowed him houseroom.
This terrible treatment makes Harry hopes that Dumbledore comes to take him out of the house
, ―…he had spent every waking moment of the past few days hoping desperately that Dumbledore would indeed come to fetch
him ….‖ Half-Blood Prince, pp. 55-57.
Murphy 1972 states that there are nine ways to reveal someone‘s
character pp. 161-173. They are through personal description, character as seen by others, speech, past life, conversation of others, reactions, direct comments
from the author, character‘s thoughts, and mannerisms. They are used to expose
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