Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Main Themes and Ideas

• The process of growing up and personal development as Harry and his friends stand on the brink of adulthood, making serious choices that affect their future
• The battle between good and evil, where Harry Potter continues his fight against Voldemort and his followers
• Understanding and accepting death as an integral part of life through the losses faced by the main characters
• The power of love and friendship, demonstrated in the relationships between Harry, Ron, Hermione, and other characters
• Studying the past to understand the present and future, through memories of Voldemort's past, allowing Harry and Dumbledore to find a way to defeat him