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1. Story

In the famous book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the main character, Harry Potter, is introduced to us as a young boy with an unusual background. He is a wizard, and though he doesn’t know it at first, he is destined for greatness. But how does the author, J.K. Rowling, describe Harry’s appearance?

Harry is described as having messy black hair that he can never seem to control. It’s always sticking out in odd directions, which makes him look a bit careless. His hair is one of the first things people notice about him because it’s so different. He also has round glasses that sit on his small, slightly crooked nose. These glasses are another defining feature of his appearance and are often associated with his character.

His eyes are bright green, and they are one of the most striking features of his face. They stand out even more because of his glasses. He also has a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, which is the result of a curse from when he was just a baby. This scar makes him look mysterious, as it’s a symbol of both his past and the danger he survived. The scar is one of Harry’s most iconic traits, and it plays a significant role in his character development.

Harry is not particularly tall. In fact, he is described as being average height for his age, though he is often thin and slightly underweight. He doesn’t care much about how he looks, which is evident from the fact that his clothes never fit him perfectly. He wears hand-me-down clothes from his cousin Dudley, which are usually too big for him. This reflects his humble and modest nature.

Despite his less-than-perfect appearance, Harry has a quiet confidence about him. His physical traits don’t define him; instead, his bravery, kindness, and loyalty are what make him stand out. As he grows older, Harry becomes more comfortable with his appearance, but his distinctive glasses, scar, and messy hair always remain an important part of who he is.

2. Useful Phrases and Expressions

to be described as – быть описанным как

messy hair – растрёпанные волосы

round glasses – круглые очки

crooked nose – кривой нос

striking eyes – поразительные глаза

lightning-shaped scar – шрам в форме молнии

average height – среднего роста

slightly underweight – слегка недостаточно весёлый

hand-me-down clothes – одежда от старших

to stand out – выделяться

to reflect someone’s nature – отражать чью-то природу

to be iconic – быть культовым

to care about appearance – заботиться о внешности

to feel comfortable with one’s appearance – чувствовать себя уверенно в своей внешности

to develop one’s character – развивать характер

to have quiet confidence – иметь тихую уверенность

3. Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the English phrases with their Russian translations.

messy hair

round glasses

crooked nose

lightning-shaped scar

to stand out

to care about appearance

to feel comfortable with one’s appearance

to be described as

a) шрам в форме молнии

b) не обращать внимания на внешность

c) выделяться

d) растрёпанные волосы

e) кривой нос

f) быть описанным как

g) круглые очки

h) чувствовать себя уверенно в своей внешности

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences using the words and phrases from the box.

Box:

to be described as, to stand out, messy hair, round glasses, lightning-shaped scar, to be iconic, to care about appearance, to feel comfortable with one’s appearance, to develop one’s character, average height

Harry Potter is __________ a young wizard with a mysterious past.

Harry’s __________ makes him easily recognizable.

His __________ on his forehead is one of the most important details of his appearance.

Though Harry doesn’t __________, he still becomes a famous figure.

Harry is of __________, not too tall, but he is very thin.

He is always wearing __________ from his cousin Dudley.

Harry never worries much about his clothes or appearance; he is more focused on __________.

As Harry grows older, he begins __________ and becomes more confident about who he is.

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

Answer the questions using full sentences.

How does J.K. Rowling describe Harry Potter’s appearance in the book?

What is the most iconic feature of Harry’s appearance, and why is it important?

Do you think Harry’s appearance reflects his personality? Why or why not?

How do you think Harry feels about his appearance throughout the series?

Why do you think his modest appearance is significant to the character development in the story?

4. Answers

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – d

2 – g

3 – e

4 – a

5 – c

6 – b

7 – h

8 – f

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

described as

messy hair

lightning-shaped scar

care about appearance

average height

hand-me-down clothes

developing one’s character

feeling comfortable with one’s appearance

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

How does J.K. Rowling describe Harry Potter’s appearance in the book?

J.K. Rowling describes Harry as having messy black hair, round glasses, a small crooked nose, and a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. He is of average height and often wears hand-me-down clothes that are too big for him.

What is the most iconic feature of Harry’s appearance, and why is it important?

The most iconic feature of Harry’s appearance is his lightning-shaped scar. It’s important because it symbolizes his past and the danger he survived. It’s also a reminder of the curse that left him an orphan, marking him as the «Boy Who Lived.»

Do you think Harry’s appearance reflects his personality? Why or why not?

Yes, I think Harry’s appearance reflects his personality. His messy hair and casual clothing show that he is humble and doesn’t care much about his appearance. It also suggests that he is more focused on being a good person rather than impressing others with how he looks.

How do you think Harry feels about his appearance throughout the series?

At first, Harry doesn’t seem to care much about his appearance. He feels uncomfortable with his hand-me-down clothes, but as he grows older and gains confidence in his abilities, he becomes more comfortable with how he looks. His appearance is part of who he is, but his true strength lies in his bravery and heart.

Why do you think his modest appearance is significant to the character development in the story?

Harry’s modest appearance highlights his humble nature and sets him apart from the typical «hero» who might be portrayed as perfect. His appearance emphasizes the idea that true heroism comes from within, and it is his courage, loyalty, and kindness that define him, not his looks.