The Development Of Character In Harry Potter Series, By J. K. Rowling

Dr. Seuss once wrote that “today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you”, but what makes a person unique? A person’s character is what makes them who they are. It is the foundation of personality, words, and actions, and it grows with every trial in an individual’s life. Personal struggle develops character because it brings to light what a person will and will not do, allows them to find or develop talents, it creates an opportunity to alter their mindset, and the experience gained will stay with the individual forever. A major factor in the development of character through personal struggle is that it shows a person what they are willing to do to succeed. One example of this is the acclaimed author J.K. Rowling. She and her daughter suffered from poverty prior to, and during the beginning of writing the infamous Harry Potter series. She had to get undesirable jobs, and write in coffee shops without a computer or copy machine, which meant that she had to manually process each copy that she sent to publishers. Through every problem thrown at her, she persevered, and proved to herself and others that she would do anything to succeed and support her family. Everyone has limits that they can push, and lines …show more content…

For instance, in third grade I was constantly overwhelmed by timed math-fact tests and memorization. I had to work and practice every day, but I came realization that I am actually really good at math. Without the challenging aspects of the stressful multiplication tables, I might not have realized how much I liked math. In many cases, challenges push people to go out of their comfort zone. When this happens, people can find new talents, which then build their confidence and sense of self. Having talents greatly contributes to the character of a person, and what better way to find them than by struggling and