Differences and similarities between Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings

                  

      They are both one of the most successful sagas of all time.  Although the two stories are different and cover different worlds and characters, there are some similarities that can not be ignored. The book written by J.K Rowling starts when Harry is 11 and lives with his aunt and uncle in Privet Drive. In The Lord of the Rings, Frodo is 33 instead and has to live with is uncle as next of kin. Both stories start on their birthdays. While Frodo's is overshadowed by the celebration of his uncle, who turnes the same day. The adventures begin when a man who is not from there appears in their lives. Frodo's mission is to destroy a ring. Harry, meanwhile, should look for horcruxes (the first is also a ring), and destroy them one by one. In both Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings trolls appear. As Sauron can sense when Frodo uses the rings or enters his territory, Voldemort also has a connection with Harry, getting into his mind and pursuit him. In Harry Potter giant spiders appear in the second book (or film), there he and Ron met Aragog. Frodo, whereas, must face Shelob. Finally, Dumbledore and Gandalf are very similar physically and besides both are powerfull wizards that encourage the main characters to follow their stories and help them when needed.