A. Hook: Because of Edmund’s character, it makes sense that he would betray his siblings.
B. Tie: Characters with weak morals make bad decisions.
C. Thesis: Edmund made this wrong decision because he was selfish, mistreated, and insecure.
II. Selfish character
A. Wants to be king i. Doesn’t care what happens to his siblings.
B. Wants to prove himself.
C. He lied about Narnia
D. Drawn to Turkish Delight
III. Mistreated
A. Siblings criticize him.
i. Peter calls him “little beast”
B. Enjoys being mean to people smaller than himself.
C. The White Witch seems nice.
IV. Insecure
A. Wants his siblings to like him.
B. Wants to be in control
C. Had a negative feeling about Aslan
V. Conclusion
A. Thesis: Edmund made