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Some expect childrens' literature to present characters that are idealized role models, and to teach simple, explicit life lessons. However, like other classics of children's literature, the world of Harry Potter is one in which adult authority figures are complex, imperfect, and occasionally ludicrous (as they are in ''Alice in Wonderland.''); and some of their teachers are boring or outright incompetent.
 
Some expect childrens' literature to present characters that are idealized role models, and to teach simple, explicit life lessons. However, like other classics of children's literature, the world of Harry Potter is one in which adult authority figures are complex, imperfect, and occasionally ludicrous (as they are in ''Alice in Wonderland.''); and some of their teachers are boring or outright incompetent.
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Like most epic heroes since [[Greek Tragedy]], Harry is what can be called a "good" person. Following the tradition of a [[tragic hero]], Harry displays [[hubris]] in what can be called petty-mindedness, jealousy, or otherwise mischievous (like Tom Sawyer, or Holden Caulfield) behavior. As a whole, students at Hogwarts display tenacious study habits, but are not above cheating or goofing off.
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Like most epic heroes since [[Greek Tragedy]], Harry is what can be called a "good" person. Following the tradition of a [[tragic hero]], Harry displays [[hubris]] in what can be called petty-mindedness, jealousy, or otherwise mischievous (like Tom Sawyer, or Holden Caulfield) behavior. As a whole, students at Hogwarts display what can be called "tenacious" study habits, but are not above cheating, goofing off, or skipping class.
    
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