the novel harry potter and the philosopher stone constantly focuses on the ideas of good and evil ?? justify the statement ..
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Yes, it is true and it can be justified by looking at some of the events that are mentioned in the novel:
1) When Harry along with his uncle, aunt and his cousin visits the zoo, he was pushed by his cousin. Though it was due to Harry that the glass wall disappeared and his cousin fell into the snake's captive area, it wasn't intentional.
2) Secondly when Hagrid tells Harry about his parents and Voldemort, it also focuses on the victory of good over evil as Harry was saved.
Yes, The novel ‘Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone’ written by J.K. Rowling constantly focuses on the ideas of good and evil.
The mighty young wizard Harry Potter happens to know his origin at the age of 11 and he is will be taken to the school of wizardry as a part of his life. The villain of the story Voldemort tries to find the stone that would possibly give him eternity and the power to rule over everyone.
Harry Potter, being brave and good at heart by nature decides to defeat the Dark Lord.
Despite his age, he and his friends try their best to fight against Voldemort to save the world. Throughout the story, Harry Potter is reminded that he was born to parents who were filled with goodness and love. His mother’s sacrifice gives him life and powers to be a great wizard.
Even at the end of the story Albus, the headmaster of the school speaks to Harry stating that it was because of love, his goodness and bravery that the stone is destroyed and Voldemort is defeated.
The essence of the story lies on the basis of parents’ love towards their children and how such sacrifices can make goodness win over evil.