WhileI was searching the internet this moring I found an interesting article on News.com that says that Harry Potter is helping with teen depression. At first I was wondering how this was possible, but as I read on I started to understand why this could be true.
The article stated that "The dementors represent depression and anxiety and the boggarts change shape to become whatever you fear most, be it a bully or a spider.
The dementors are overcome by thinking good thoughts. As a way of overcoming dementors, Harry conjures up a patronus, which is a manifestation of strength in oneself" News.com
Posted by EMH at April 17, 2004 09:27 AM | TrackBack