Harry Potter result of plagiarism ?

The higher the tree grows, it will be faster the winds blow. That is what happens to Harry Potter. With the success he achieved, in both novel and film version, would not want to be more and more criticism that reaches it.



The story of the teen wizard questionable authenticity. Author JK Rowling has been accused of copying a number of works. Here are some interesting facts from a number of literature that allegedly traced Rowling for creating Harry Potter:

1. Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

It seems there is no work of modern fantasy that is really out of this classic work. But there are some obvious similarities between the two, namely:- Giant spider-eating man- The Dark Lord could separate body and spirit in some 'object'- Jewelry that contains the spirit of the Dark Lord and must be destroyed to defeat- The enemy is cunning accomplice and named Worm- Kindly old witch with a long beard with a strength that only comes at the crucial moment- Trees that can move and destroy- Nazgul vs. Dementors?

2. The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy

As if the resemblance?- A girl from a non-magical family who goes to magic school- Forest magic- Some of the same magic lessons: potions, spells, amulets- Conflict with blond classmate- Sweep fly- A teacher who hates the main character

3. Discworld by Terry Pratchett

The second equation is the story:- Schools magic in a castle- Dark Corridor- School staff are at war with crime- The boy with black hair dark, bespectacled, and not too smart in school

4. Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Equation wizard Harry Potter and the story is a giant chess game that is truly alive.

5. The Sword In The Stone

Both displays an unwanted child. The boy was rescued a blue-eyed witch and a long beard and dragon.

6. Books of Magic by Neil et al Gailman

The main character in this book is a British teen with glasses and black hair. He realized his magical talent and has a pet owl.

7. The Legend of Rah and the Muggles, and Larry Potter and His Best Friend Lily by Nancy

Stouffer The book, published in the 1980s has much in common. Starting from the character Larry Potter (which even with glasses and dark hair), Muggles, and several others. Only this book really sue JK Rowling, where, eventually won his case by Rowling.

8. Troll (1980 film)
The only similarities are the main character is named Harry Potter.


9. Ender's Game by Scott Card
What are the similarities?- A boy who were oppressed by family raised yan- The game between the teams in the sky- Against an enemy that wants to kill aided by faithful friends- Given a specific direction by a grandfather who had been made the enemy hiding 


In addition to these books, there are many others who had a detailed literature about the same with a few equations of the 'alleged' in Harry Potter. As a big fan of the adventure story of Harry and his friends, whether you believe the allegations?

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