Lexicon
Vol 4, No 2 (2015)

Character Development of Albus Dumbledore as Seen in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series

Mutiara Tita Trisnawijaya (Universitas Gadjah Mada)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2015

Abstract

This research discusses the character development of Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter series. The research is conducted within the framework of objective approach. The aim of this research is to analyze the development of Albus Dumbledore’s character throughout Harry Potter series.The data used in this research are taken from the seven novels of Harry Potter which contain Albus Dumbledore’s actions, other characters’ dialogues about Albus Dumbledore and author’s direct description. The data were classified in chronological order of Albus Dumbledore’s life and analyzed by using plot analysis. The result of the research depicts that Albus Dumbledore developed from an ambitious, immature and selfish character into a regretful, wise and protective character as he grew older. The development also shows that Albus Dumbledore has become a good brother, a wise leader and a protective mentor throughout the series.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lexicon

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Lexicon, Journal of English Language and Literature, is an open access, peer reviewed, academic journal published by the English Department, Universitas Gadjah Mada in cooperation with the English Studies Association in Indonesia (ESAI). It is devoted primarily to the publication of studies on ...