A Study on Metaphors in the First Four Volumes of Harry Porter by J.K.Rowling

Abstract

This topic is chosen because of the important role and the beauty of metaphors, particularly metaphors used in literary. The language utilized in Harry Potter’s books must be smoothly rendered in order that it's both expressive to the readership and faithful to the authors’ intention. The key purpose of this research is to research the metaphors and other ways to express metaphors through professional ways of using metaphors in Harry Potter. The results of the analysis shows that metaphor may be used in different ways: reserving metaphors of the language, using target language equivalent metaphors, reserving metaphors and giving explanations, and removing metaphorical imagery. Within the final part, the research suggests some techniques in using metaphors in Harry Porter. Furthermore, the research may be useful for college kids and people who have an interest within the topic of metaphor in literature.