Harry Potter Chamber Of Secrets Research Paper

Self-preservation is the protection of oneself from harm or death; it is regarded as a basic instinct in human beings and animals. In Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling, Harry frequently finds himself entangled in dangerous adventures but he always lives to tell the tale. Although Harry Potter risks his life to fight the forces endangering Hogwarts, he succeeds through a mixture of his own skill and help from his friends. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets demonstrates self-preservation through three main themes: fear, principles and perseverance. In The Chamber of Secrets, there are many examples of people fearing others who are different from themselves. The Dursley family is a Muggle family, meaning, they are a non-magical family and are incapable of performing magic. The Dursleys are aware of Harry Potter’s
Harry knew the dangers of entering the Chamber of Secrets, but he chooses to risk his life fighting against Tom Riddle and the basilisk to save his friends and the future of Hogwarts. He puts principles ahead his own self-preservation. Soon after Tom Riddle begins ranting about how great he is, Harry says, “Sorry to disappoint you and all that, but the greatest wizard in the world is Albus Dumbledore. Everyone says so. Even when you were strong, you didn’t dare try and take over at Hogwarts. Dumbledore saw through you when you were at school and he still frightens you now, wherever you’re hiding these days” (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 232). This quotation proves that Harry is loyal to his friends and cares about the future of Hogwarts. Harry is not a typical hero, but he lives up to his fame by bravely entering situations with the inborn faith that he will get through any situation alive. For Harry, self-preservation is never at the expense of