What real - life events or cultures might have influenced 'Harry Potter' if it is based on a real story?

The real - life stories of mobsters and their families could have influenced it. Mobsters often had to deal with the conflict between their criminal activities and their family lives. In 'Road to Perdition', the main character's struggle to protect his son while being part of a criminal world reflects this. It could be inspired by the countless real - life tales of mobsters trying to keep their families separate from their illegal deeds.

The samurai culture in feudal Japan was a major influence. Their code of honor, Bushido, is often depicted in the story. Also, the political unrest and power struggles in Japanese history play a role. For example, the battles between different clans and the fight for territory were common in Japanese history and can be seen in the background of the story.

One of the real - life elements that influenced the 'Daphne Bridgerton' story was the importance of family reputation in the Regency era. A family's good name was crucial, and any scandal could have far - reaching consequences. This is reflected in the story when there are potential scandals involving the Bridgerton family. Additionally, the limited educational opportunities for women at that time play a role. Daphne and other female characters have to navigate a world where their knowledge and skills are somewhat restricted compared to men, which was a reality in the Regency era.

Real - life unsolved mysteries might also be a source. Cases where there were strange disappearances or murders with no clear explanation. The sense of mystery and the unknown in these events could be translated into the game. Maybe there were some events where the perpetrator seemed to have a 'devil - like' ability to avoid detection, and this concept could be part of what influenced 'Devil in Me'.

One possible influence could be the decline of aristocratic families Poe witnessed. Their loss of wealth, status, and the resulting psychological despair.

The decline of old aristocratic families in Poe's time could have been an influence. These families often faced financial and social ruin, similar to the Usher family in the story.

There could be several real - life events that had an impact. The sense of boredom that can come from a routine life, like Coraline's in her real home, is a big factor. It makes her more likely to be attracted to the idea of a different world. Also, the real - life experience of having to face the truth about things that seem good on the surface. In the story, Coraline has to see the dark side of the other world, which is like when we realize that not everything that glitters is gold in real life. Family relationships also play a role. The lack of attention from her parents in the real world drives Coraline to seek something more in the other world, which is a common feeling in real - life situations where people look for fulfillment outside of their family when they feel unappreciated at home.

None really. It's a very much a fictional concept. However, if we stretch it, some might say the idea of a child with unusual abilities could be related to rare cases of prodigies in real life, but that's a very loose connection as prodigies are not superpowered like in the movie.

One real historical influence could be the importance of family and lineage in imperial China. Maintaining the purity of the imperial bloodline and the family's power was crucial. In the movie, the family relationships are central, with the empress and the princes all vying for power within the family structure. Additionally, the military presence and the emperor's control over the military, which was a key aspect of imperial rule, are also reflected in the movie's plot.

One specific event could be the overworking of sled dogs during the Klondike Gold Rush. Just like Buck in the story, many dogs were pushed to their limits. Another could be the encounters between different types of people in the gold rush area, which is reflected in Buck's various masters.