Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows embodies the characteristic of a bildungsroman as the book shows how each character has grown. Even Dumbledore, Harry’s perfect mentor, has gone through changes before becoming the man Harry knows. He has to cope with the guilt of his sister’s death and comes to realize his flaw, power. These developments have allowed the honorable Dumbledore to prepare Harry to fight against Lord Voldemort. One could also see great changes in Harry and Ron characters. Both Ron and Harry have to accept their roles despite of their insecurities. Ron comes to realize his role in the group even though he lacks Hermione’s intelligence and does not have Harry’s importance as the one who escaped. In addition, Harry has to accept his responsibilities as destined person to destroy Lord Voldemort even though he is unsure of his abilities to do the job. Hermione is another character who undergoes a change; however, it is more subtle in comparison to others. Since the beginning of the book, Hermione supports Harry in his quest even when Ron leaves. However, she becomes stronger as she comes face to face with torture. The development of these characters shows the bildungsroman characteristic of the book.
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