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Essay / Identity and self-realization in the fantasy world of...
Her face went from red to green faster than a traffic light (Rowling 35). In this domestic conflict, Harry fights Uncle Vernon to see the letters, which may provide answers as to the identity of his parents. This is Harry's initial quest for identity, revealing the potential for self-realization as a wizard. This aspect of the "real world" certainly defines a motive for "escape" for Harry, as he seeks to find his true self, but his identity is far more complex than what the real has to offer him. In this way, Rowling then creates the "fantasy world" of Hogwarts School to achieve the goal of self-realization in Harry's quest for a true identity. Eventually, Uncle Vernon's plot to hide Harry's true identity is uncovered, and Harry finds allies in the magical world of Hogwarts School. Even more so, Harry suddenly finds himself transported into the fantasy world of Hogwarts School, which is an educational institution (a private school) that teaches young people how to become wizards. Ironically, Harry arrives at Hogwarts School (on a mysterious train) and is surprised to already be a celebrity among his peers. Even more so, Voldemort's attempt to kill Harry (after killing his parents) makes him something of a character.