Comparison of Harry Potter and The Inheritance Saga

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Literary Analysis Essay

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Thesis: Magic in The Inheritance Saga by Christopher Paolini has many similarities with the magic used in the Harry Potter series, however, there are several major differences in the two depictions of magic.

Reason or Main Point #1: How Magic is Wielded Concrete Detail #1: Harry Potter - with wands, energy does not have a definite source Concrete Detail #2: Inheritance - with the Ancient Language, energy is drawn from magician, from stored energy in precious gems, and from other living things, if necessary.

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Reason or Main Point #2: Who is Aware Magic Exists

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Concrete Detail #1: Harry Potter - only the Magical Community, muggles, or nonmagical people, are oblivious to its existence. Concrete Detail #2: Inheritance - all inhabitants in Alagasia are aware of magics existence, though few can actually wield it.

Reason or Main Point #3: Dragons

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Concrete Detail #1: Inheritance - Dragons are intellegent magical creatures who can speak through telepathy with a bonded human or elf. Concrete Detail #2: Harry Potter - Dragons are large, dangerous creatures with no real personality.

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