The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

similar structures in Narnia. In the same sense that the ordinary rabbit hole turns out to be an extraordinary portal in Alice in Wonderland, the plain wardrobe turns out to be a doorway into the Narnia. The fantastical element of the wardrobe is the fact that it will not work for everybody, purely those with the believability, like Lucy as when the other siblings initially attempt to enter Narnia they are thwarted. The realistic elements of the wardrobe being a normal wardrobe, except when…

How does the story of the Lion, the Witch, and the wardrobe reflect Christian beliefs and what does it teach us about the Christian faith? By Adam Shooshtarian The story of Narnia is one of the most popular fantasy novels in the world having sold over 100 million copies in 47 different languages. When you read or watch Narnia for the first time you may not understand the true meaning of the events taking place, for there is more depth and hidden meaning to what seems like an innocent children’s…

book. But a reader of a work by C.S Lewis can expect just that. Lewis was a poet, scholar, and above all, one of the most renowned authors of fantasy literature during the 20th century. He was best known for The Chronicles of Narnia series, and specifically, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. He was a devout Christian and was a defender and teacher of the faith. His faith and life experiences had a massive impact on his works of literature that can be seen clearly by readers. Clive…

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…

Archetypes in Narnia In the book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there are many symbols, archetypes, and themes throughout the book. According to the C.S. Lewis Foundation, it was the first book in the series of The Chronicles of Narnia. Clive Staples Lewis was a very successful fictional writer. In his novel, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, he uses the archetype of the evil figure with the ultimate good heart, the archetype the magic weapon, and the archetype of the color red in…

C.S. Lewis was an incredibly gifted author of his time. Most of Lewis’s literary works such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity are considered timeless works of success because of the literary elements Lewis used that made his works so prominent. The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity are significant novels because both contain certain elements, symbols, and meanings that continue to strongly impact society. Lewis also wrote his novels through personal feelings and…

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by the Carnegie Medal winner, C.S. Lewis, is set in a magical land named Narnia. Multiple biblical elements can be found in this story which can directly relate to the death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as the sinful nature of man after the fall. This book was originally published in 1950, and its main target audience was children; however, people of all ages tend to enjoy it because of its deeper meaning. The story of Christianity is symbol throughout…

C.S. Lewis and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is best known for The Chronicles of Narnia, but has many other well-known novels and series. The best known book in the Narnia series is The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, the first book of seven. By looking at The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, one can see that…

Settings England and Telmar Despite there being many gateways between Earth and Narnia (Prince Caspian, 217), most of the visitors throughout the Chronicles come from one place-England. The obvious exception is the Telmarines, who were pirates on Earth but entered Narnia through one of the last “chinks and chasms between worlds” (Prince Caspian, 217). The English and Telmarines mirror the Jews and Gentiles of the Bible; while there may be remnants of either people in the “nethermost parts of the…

The British author C.S. Lewis is known for incorporating religious themes into his stories, most notably his series titled the Chronicles of Narnia. These books were published between 1950 and 1956. There are Christian undertones throughout all seven of his books and each book refers to a different story or character in the Bible (NarniaWeb). Despite the reoccurring Christian beliefs present in these books, Lewis was not always the believer in Christianity as shown in his writings. His…