Selflessness of the main protagonist

 Selflessness of the main protagonist 

Another  aspect of mythopoeic fantasy which appeared in Harry Potter series is the selflessness of the main protagonist. In this case, the character who is to sacrifice for the greater good is Harry Potter. Although he is just a young wizard who could escape his mission, he decides, regardless of the potential danger, to continue his adventure. Harry is aware of the possibility of being killed, nevertheless he never resigns. Each single book in the series presents the main protagonist facing enormous danger and pain. Every time, however,  he seems to care more about his friends  than about his own comfort. Harry Potter is a great example of a protagonist who is selfless, dedicated and ready to die for the loved ones.

The following few quotations presents the issue more precisely:



 “Because, said Harry, before Hermione could answer, ‘sometimes you’ve got to think about more than your own safety! Sometimes you’ve got to think about the greater good! This is war!’” (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 458)



 “Malfoy saw him coming, and raised one arm, but even as Harry grasped it he knew at once that it was no good: Goyle was too heavy and Malfoy’s hand covered in sweat, slid instantly out of Harry’s- ‘IF WE DIE FOR THEM, I’LL KILL YOU, HARRY!’ roared Ron’s voice. . . he and Hermione dragged Goyle on to their broom and rose,. . . “ (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 509)



” He was more afraid than you were that night, Harry. You had accepted, even embraced the possibility of death, something Lord Voldemort has never been able to do.” (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 569)



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