Harry Potter and The Tale of The Three Brothers

Abstract

This critical essay explores the concept of fairytales, specifically “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” in the Harry Potter series. While many scholars focus solely on the Harry Potter series, Beedle the Bard’s “The Tale of The Three Brothers” plays a pivotal part in the series; both for the characters and the reader. This paper investigates the behaviors behind “The Tale of The Three Brothers” and how the characters, such as Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort, react to this timeworn wizarding tale.