The dominant male in the light of traditional masculinity In J. K. Rowling’s harry potter

Abstract EN

This research paper discusses how teenage characters in Harry Potter novel series struggle to prove their masculinity and dominance over their peers.

The behaviors, experiences, and relationships with family and peers of four main characters are tackled as elements determining these characters' status as masculine.

The characters in question are: Harry, Ron, Neville and Draco.

In this paper, Harry is mainly referred to in terms of his relationships with the other three, and of how his fame impacts their self-esteem.

Ron, Harry's best friend, struggles to prove his worth as he is overshadowed by Harry.

Neville is the son of two talented wizards who lose their insanity at the hands of a Voldemort's follower, and who is underestimated because of his grandmother's comparisons of him to his parents.

Draco acts according to his complex feelings for Harry, and struggles to assert himself and show superiority over other male characters