Scars Show Meaning (Reading Assignment VI)

Interlude

An archetype can be thought of as a strong part of a story that other creators reuse in their own story as the archetype helps their own story and creates a connection between the other stories and the story being seen or read by the audience.
One archetypal story that can commonly found in fiction would be an unlikely hero fighting against a returning evil from the past. The Lord of the Rings may be one of the most famous versions of the story. Frodo, a normally peaceful hobbit, must rid the world of the ring to stop Sauron while the evil lord returns to hunt for the ring.

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The scar on Harry Potter's forehead sets him apart from the other characters in his world and even gives some sort of insight into his character. The shape also gives more distinction from a normal scar.
The scar on Harry Potter was given to him when he was a baby by the evil lord Voldemort. The evil wizard attempted to kill the child along with his mother and father. The lightning bolt left behind represents the second that the great evil was destroyed. The speed at which Voldemort was destroyed can be compared to lightning striking during a storm.
The placement of the scar on Harry's forehead may give a reason for the whispers of Voldemort to directly affect the young wizard's concentration and cause a headache. The scar's place on Harry's body shows where the connection between him and Voldemort lies.
The lightning bolt shape of the scar can give a representation of the reason Harry makes such an impact on the characters around him. Lightning announces itself in a great flash that nearly all in the immediate area can see. The loud crash of thunder that follows certainly disturbs the people that are close enough. Harry commonly becomes noticed in his environment and creates an even greater reason to be noticed after he has appeared.