Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Summary The World of Harry Potter Magic vs. Real Introduction to Harry Potter and friends Harry vs. Voldemort

Main Characters (pt. 1) Harry Like: he’s innocent New to the world of magic Dislike: everyone is in awe (why?) Hagrid is always too respectful

Main Characters (pt. 2) Ron Like: he’s funny Everything is a hand-me-down Hermione Like: she’s smart She always knows difficult answers

Important Event Fighting Professor Quirrell/Voldemort Harry stands before a mirror Shows where the philosopher’s stone is Harry and Quirrel/Voldemort fight Harry passes out, wakes to Dumbledore Harry lived because mother’s love

Felt Emotion Ending Satisfied and happy Every problem was solved Voldemort lost, Harry won Philosopher’s Stone destroyed Dumbledore helps explain Harry is special

Literary Device: Philosopher’s Stone Historically symbolizes perfection (wealth) and immortality Voldemort wants a body & immortality Dumbledore destroys the stone Riches and immortality cause only problems We shouldn’t wish for wealth/immortality

Theme: Author’s Message, Pt. 1 Love conquers all Harry had a lot of obstacles Voldemort and Quirrell are really bad Harry wins because of mother’s love Voldemort and Quirrell can’t understand it So they can’t defeat love

Theme: Author’s Message, Pt. 2 Love conquers all: agree? Readers might disagree. People understand love differently People fight though they love