摘要

本文基于《哈利波特与密室》中所运用的象征手法，从儿童和成年人两方面分析人物和事物的象征意象，探索这部小说所给我们带来的现实意义。进而从这些现实意义中得到相应的启发，使儿童提高自己的认知力，同时成年人也可以更多的了解儿童，并提高自身的教育发展水平。

关键词：《哈利波特与密室》；象征手法；现实意义

Table of Contents 

Chapter One: Introduction 2

Chapter Two Symbolism 4

2.1 The Definition of Symbolism 4

2.2 The Development of Symbolism 5

Chapter Three The Symbolism Used by JK Rowling in Her Novel 7

3.1 Symbolic Images of Characters 7

3.2 Symbolic Images of Things 10

Chapter Four The Realistic Significance of the Chamber of Secrets on the Basis of Symbolism 13

4.1 Realistic Significance from the Perspective of Children 13

4.2 Realistic Significance from the Perspective of Adults 15

Chapter Five Conclusion 18

Bibliography 20

Acknowledgement 22