The Harry Potter Books & Jungian Philosophy

[Marilyn Peake]

No: HPFGUIDX 129575


Jen Reese: 
> Mainly I see Jungian theory as another model to put over the series 
and explain some of the events going on, especially interactions 
between the characters.

Marilyn Peake: Jungian archetypes are also prevalent in the Harry 
Potter books.  Examples are: good mother (Harry's real mother), bad 
mother (Mrs. Dursley), and wise old man (Dumbledore).  I think that 
the Harry Potter books appeal to so many people, both children and 
adults, because they reach down into the basic human core that 
includes archetypes and good vs. evil.

Best Wishes,
Marilyn

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