Introduction to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

This page presents the title of the book "Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen" (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) by J.K. Rowling, along with the publisher's name, Carlsen. It serves as a formal introduction to the subject of the presentation.

Definition: "Der Stein der Weisen" translates to "The Philosopher's Stone" in English, known as "The Sorcerer's Stone" in the American version.

Highlight: This is the first book in the Harry Potter series, which became a global phenomenon and introduced millions of readers to the magical world of Hogwarts.

Presentation Outline

The third page provides a structured outline for the presentation, covering various aspects of the book:

1. Author
2. General information about the book
3. Character constellation
4. Plot summary
5. Reading example
6. Comparison to the film
7. Personal evaluation
8. Sources

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Author: Joanne Kathleen Rowling

This page provides a brief biography of J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series:

• Born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, UK
• Attended school from 1970 to 1988
• Studied French and Classics at university from 1983 to 1987
• Worked as an English teacher in Paris (1987-1988) and as an office secretary (1988-1989)
• Began her career as a writer in 1997

Highlight: J.K. Rowling's diverse experiences, including teaching and office work, likely influenced her rich storytelling and detailed world-building in the Harry Potter series.

J.K. Rowling's Literary Works

This page expands on Rowling's writing career, listing her major publications:

• Harry Potter series (1997-2010)
• The Casual Vacancy (2012)
• The Cuckoo's Calling (2013)
• Career of Evil (2016)

The presentation also notes a key message in Rowling's work: the importance of friendship and support in achieving one's goals.

Quote: "Alleine kann man nicht viel erreichen. Man braucht Freunde, die hinter einem stehen." (One cannot achieve much alone. You need friends who stand behind you.)

Highlight: This message of friendship and support is a central theme throughout the Harry Potter series, particularly evident in the trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

General Information About the Book

This page provides key details about "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone":

• Author: J.K. Rowling
• Page count: 336
• Number of chapters: 17
• Publisher: Carlsen
• Price: €8.99
• Publication date: July 21, 1997
• Translated into more than 78 languages
• Over 450 million copies sold worldwide

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Character Constellation

This page presents a visual representation of the key characters and their relationships in the story:

• Harry Potter at the center
• His friends: Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger
• The Dursley family: Vernon, Petunia, and Dudley
• Supporters: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, and Rubeus Hagrid
• Enemies: Quirinus Quirrell and Lord Voldemort

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Plot Summary (Part 1)

This page begins the plot summary of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone":

• Harry Potter grows up with his aunt Petunia and uncle Vernon Dursley after his parents' death
• They live at 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey, southwest of London
• Harry sleeps in a cupboard under the stairs
• At age 11, Harry learns he is the son of a wizard
• His parents were killed by Lord Voldemort using the Avada Kedavra curse
• Harry survived the attack, left with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead
• He is accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Scotland
• Muggles (non-magical people) cannot discover Hogwarts

Vocabulary: Muggles - Non-magical people in the Harry Potter universe.

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Plot Summary (Part 2)

The story continues:

• Harry meets his future best friend Ron Weasley on the Hogwarts Express, which departs from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station in London
• Hogwarts has four houses: Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin
• Harry, Ron, and Hermione Granger are sorted into Gryffindor by the Sorting Hat
• Albus Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts
• Minerva McGonagall is the head of Gryffindor House

Example: The Sorting Hat ceremony is a crucial part of the Hogwarts experience, determining which house students will belong to during their time at the school.

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Plot Summary (Part 3)

The final part of the plot summary focuses on the main conflict:

• Harry discovers that a mysterious object, the Philosopher's Stone, is hidden at Hogwarts
• Professor Quirrell is also searching for the Stone
• Harry, Ron, and Hermione must act to prevent the dark wizard Lord Voldemort from regaining his powers
• They succeed in finding the Philosopher's Stone and making it disappear

Definition: The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary alchemical substance capable of turning base metals into gold and granting immortality.

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Reading Example

This page provides an excerpt from page 59 of the book, where Harry learns about his magical heritage. The passage begins:

"In der Hütte herrschte mit einem Mal Stille. Nur das Meer und das Pfeifen des Winds waren noch zu hören. 'Ich bin ein was?'..."

(Suddenly, silence fell in the hut. Only the sea and the whistling of the wind could be heard. "I'm a what?...")

Quote: "Ich bin ein was?" ("I'm a what?") - This pivotal moment marks Harry's introduction to the magical world.

Highlight: This excerpt captures the moment of Harry's realization, a key scene for understanding his character development and the story's progression.