ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Harry Potter is, himself, a classic archetypal hero, and understanding his archetypal forebears will explain much of his appeal to young readers who are excited by the pleasures and perils of heroism better than older people (Schafer 160).

Detailed explanation-2: -In Harry Potter series, Voldemort is the shadow archetype that the dark reflection of Harry’s desires for he is also an orphaned child and never feels evolved. As it turns out Harry also holds the shadow within him for Voldemort constitutes his unconscious self (Boll, 2011, p. 90).

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two characters, the supporting characters, that portrayed the characterization of a trickster archetype, They are George and Fred. They reveal the characterization which are the characteristics of trickster archetype, such as mischievous, smart, cunning and creative; and disobedient.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saphira is the Friendly Beast. Eragon hatched her and ever since. She has been as loyal as can be, even to her own death she stayed with him. Example; When Eragon storms the castle to save the princess that gave him Saphira, even though Saphira was told not to come she came and saved Eragons life.