Compare and contrast Don't you wish you wish you where strong enough to to pull a sword out of a stone! In the story, “ The Sword in the Stone,” Arthur had the courage and strength to remove the sword from the stone, even though people were telling him that he would not be able to do it. This story took place in the medieval time. Courage is of the main characteristics that Arthur shared in both of the the video and the story, “Arthur Becomes King” and “The Sword in the Stone”.…
The Chronicles of Narnia book series, for years, has been under the watchful eye of Christians and Non-Christians alike in search of Biblical parallels. There are the more obvious parallels: Aslan’s death on the Stone Table in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe/Jesus’ death on the cross, the Rapture/the end of Old Narnia in The Last Battle, and the two creation stories found in Genesis/The Magician’s Nephew. However, there are far more subtle Biblical parallels that Lewis himself might not even have realized that he had written. One of those such parallels I will discuss here: how Lucy and Susan’s character and attitudes in Prince Caspian relate to Mary and Martha of Bethany.…
If I could design a costume for a character in The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz I would choose The Wicked Witch Of The West. I would design her dress in black. It would be a long dress; also she would wear it with red long gloves that would symbolize the devil because she was so mean. However she would wear black tall high heels that would represent how powerful she was. Her teeth would be so sharp she would cut her lips so people would be in intimated by her.…
“Lewis, then, has retold the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus in the context of Aslan and Narnia” (Brennan 8). Using this allegory to the bible the novel is portraying Aslan as Jesus Christ. When Aslan is killed, Lucy and Susan feel the need to help him even in death. This compulsion to serve Aslan shows the exact same compulsion to serve and be part of Christianity in reality. Another allegory to the bible used by Lewis is the magnificence of Aslan.…
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is set in England in the 1940’s. During this time World War II was occurring, and the air raids in London. During this time period England had been at war and was suffering due to all the lives lost so far in the war. Germany in 1940 and 1941 would blitz England without warning, Blitz is a German word meaning ‘lightning war.’ Not only were air raids happening but they were dealing with problems within their country.…
Compare the witches of Macbeth with the sisters of Dracula In Macbeth, Shakespeare has described and presented the three witches in ways that are both similar and different to the three vampire sisters in Dracula. A way in which the witches of Macbeth are different to the sisters of Dracula, could be that the witches are presented to be old and repulsive, whereas the sisters are presented as more young and attractive. A quotation which shows how the sisters are presented is 'Three young women... Eyes like sapphires...…
Do you know what lies behind the yellow brick road? It is no surprise to anyone to hear that famous classic books such as The Jungle, or Brave New World, has a deeper meaning, but many may be surprised to learn that the most popular children's fantasy, The Wizard of Oz, also has a deeper meaning. L. Frank Baum's, The Wizard of Oz, is very different from the way Disney portrays it. There have been many different versions of the famous writer's work, L. Frank Baum. He is perhaps remembered even more for the depth and quality of their social and political interpretations than he is for the overall quality of his writing.…
Even though The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Emerald were written by different authors there were a few similarities that stood out to me. These stories were nearly identical in structure with its detailed imagery, argent and over confident main character, and an ever curious companion; however, there was one small difference that I had noticed. From the beginning of both The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Emerald you notice that the Mister Henry Camberley (main character of A Study in Emerald) and Sherlock Holmes liked to show off their skills. For example, Camblerley sits next to SM Major and states that the Major had been to Afghanistan after that he list how he came to that conclusion “From the way you hold your arm,…
Said to be one of Disney’s best films, Beauty and the Beast is based on a French fairy tale about a beautiful woman who falls in love with a beast. This film sends the message that “it’s what is inside that really matters”. Jeanne Marie- Leprince de Beaumont wrote the timeless tale of “The Beauty and the beast” which has been embraced by the hearts of many for decades.…
Shakespeare wrote many things one being “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” He wrote many things and they continue to carry on throughout the years. This play was written as a play and is acted out and wrote in a book. It’s about a man named Macbeth who wants to become king and will do whatever it takes to become king with the influences of his life. He lets things get to his head and ruins many things and isn’t liked by others.…
Once Upon a Time are the beginning words used to signify a fairytale, while a traditional musical begins with an opening number. Beauty and the Beast is such a Disney fairytale, complete with the opening lines of a fairytale, musical numbers, dances, and a happy ending for the romantic couple. The musical follows Belle, a young French maiden, as she winds up in the castle of a cursed Beast, where the two find true love and break the curse. Of course, the show is complex in its unfolding story and intricate cast of characters that journey alongside the main couple, adding to the elements of a true Disney fairytale. The musical Chicago, however, begins with the number “All That Jazz” and showcases a jazzy style compared to the romantic fairytale.…
According to C.S. Lewis, when a person writes something, what they are passionate about is subconsciously written into their work. Lewis claims that when he wrote the Chronicles of Narnia series, he did not originally intend to write it about the gospel or about Jesus---he claims that the story just flowed out of him. After reading the series, one could easily come to the conclusion that Lewis must have been very passionate about the relationship between God and man. Although it was not Lewis’ original intent to write about Aslan as Jesus, there are many similarities between the two and one can find many parallels between the character of Aslan and how the Christian Bible describes Jesus.…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” A Literary Analysis The Chronicles of Narnia, is a set of movies directed by Andrew Adamson which made their first appearance in 2005 (Ewart). The movies are based off a series of fantasy novels written by C.S. Lewis.…
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, is a film adaptation of the beloved book by C.S Lewis. While reading a book, one is forced to make up an entire world in their heads. The way the world is shaped, the way it sounds, the way it moves, the laws it has, the landscape it utilizes, and the society it inhibits is all up to the reader; however, when watching a film these ideas are chosen for us. There is no way around these choices because it is what we are forced to see. The imagined world is shattered and replaced with a world that one might not agree with.…
Disney princess films are popular, especially among little girls. There are entire lines of toys and clothes that use the images of the princesses. Children have been enjoying Disney princess films for many years. Snow White is considered to be the first Disney princess film; it was released in 1937 (imdb.com). Many of the early Disney princess films star female protagonists who have extensive relationships with wild animals, but very negative relationships with their mother or step-mother, if they have any mother at all.…