The Hero's Journey through Harry Potter

The series of Harry Potter books written by J.K. Rowling provide tremendous examples of the the hero's journey.

The first essay, "A New World Mythology?" evaluates the development of a (potential) new World Mythology in the ideal that Joseph Campbell proposed (see Tribalism, Nationalism, Globalism excerpt)

Following that essay, is a progressive analysis based on each phase of the heroic journey.

Start Here to read the analysis in sequence or use the index below to go to the desired topic.

Harry Potter – A New World Mythology?

Harry Potter Analysis - Call to Adventure

Harry Potter Analysis - Crossing the First Threshold

Harry Potter Analysis - Belly of the Whale

Harry Potter Analysis - Road of Trials

Harry Potter Analysis - Meeting with the Goddess

Harry Potter Analysis - Atonement with the Father

Harry Potter Analysis - Apotheosis

Harry Potter Analysis - Crossing the Return Threshold

Harry Potter Analysis - Master of Two Worlds