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In works of fiction, this kind of character is typically represented by an kind and wise, older father-type figure who uses personal knowledge of people and the world, to help tell stories and offer guidance, that in a mystical way illuminate to his audience a sense of who they are and who they might become.

Examples of notable wise old men in popular fiction

• Gandalf from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth series
• Merlin from the Matter of Britain and the legends of King Arthur
• Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars
• Mr Miyagi from The Karate Kid
• Albus DumbledoreAlbus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character of the Harry Potter fantasy book series written by J. He is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is characterised as old, benevolent, slightly eccentric, and powe from J. K. RowlingJoanne Kathleen Rowling (born July 31, 1965), commonly known as J. Rowling (pronunciation: roll-ing her former students used to joke with her name calling her the Rolling Stone , is a British fiction writer. Rowling is most famous for being the author of's Harry PotterHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter is the informal name given to a collection of fantasy novels by J. Rowling, and the movies based on them. The series is named after the protagonist, Harry James Potter who was born July 31 1980 given t series
• Rafiki from the movie The Lion KingThe Lion King is the Walt Disney Company's 32nd animated film, and one of its most successful. It was originally released on June 15, 1994 and later re-released in IMAX format in 2003. The movie is about a young lion cub named Simba who learns about his p