HARRY POTTER VS THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Both Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings are series of books that have gained much
fame and popularity, however, there is much debate about the similarities and differences
that can be seen between these two works of fiction.

Both works are constantly being compared, so you may be interested to know what the
difference is between them. If you have doubts about this or you are just looking for some
complementary information, keep reading, because below we explain everything you need
to know about this interesting topic.

HARRY POTTER
The first and most obvious difference between these two books is that they have different
authors. Harry Potter was written by J.K. Rowling and the first book in the series was
published in 1994. On the other hand, if one tries to find similarities between the stories,
one cannot ignore the fact that there is quite a bit of similarity between the Gandalf in
Tolkien's story and Rowling's Dumbledore. Both characters act as guides or mentors to the
respective protagonists. Likewise, Harry and Frodo are similar in nature. Both are young
orphans who suddenly find themselves immersed in a magical world that was previously
ignored by everyone (including family and friends). Both characters have a destiny to fulfill,
Harry must face and defeat Lord Voldemort; while Frodo must carry the One Ring and
throw it on Mount Doom in order to defeat Lord Sauron. If we go to the antagonists in
these stories we realize that both Sauron and Voldemort are seeking power and total
control. In both cases they are referred to as "Dark Lord" because of the fear others have
of using their names.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS

On the other hand, the first of these books was published in 1954 by J.R.R. Tolkien and,
despite the similarities between the two series, it is clear that they are only superficial
similarities. Tolkien's works are much more profound than Rowling's, so much so that they
have helped to shape the genre of fantasy. It can be said that almost all current fantasy
works consciously or unconsciously emulate some aspect of Tolkien’s. While Tolkien has
created a mythology and a whole world in his work, Rowling remains in his world. His
mythology is mixed with many aspects of the real world. Finally, one of the most important
points to highlight is the fact that unlike The Lord of the Rings, which is aimed at a more
mature audience; Harry Potter was intended for a younger audience. Tolkien's series is
more of an epic adventure, while Rowling's focuses more on the growth of the characters
and how they face the world.