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    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…

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    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 C.S.…

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    The book “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis, is a famous religious allegory. The lion Aslan is similar to Christ, and the character Edmund, who betrays Aslan, is a Judas figure. Allegory has been used throughout literature because it can allow authors to share difficult ideas and concepts in ways that are understandable or significant to the reader. Authors tell their stories on two different levels, a literal level and a figurative level. Allegory is a symbolic meaning used…

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    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. They were dealing with rationing, and…

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    The characters in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe all show great symbolism and significance throughout the book. The main characters would include Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, Aslan, and the White Witch. The four Pevensie siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are all born in London, England. Peter is thirteen, is tall and has blonde hair. He is wise and makes most of the decisions for the children. Susan is twelve, has brown hair, and is described as very pretty. She is a strong…

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    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 Staples (C.S.) Lewis was born on…

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    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Mr. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe says of Aslan, “Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good” (Lewis, p, 86 2015). Mr. Beaver persuasive tone yet frightening voice warms Lucy that she can trust Aslan. However, beware of his mighty size, strength, power, speed, and his load roar can shake the land of Narnia. “if there is anyone can appear before Aslan with their knees knocking” (Lewis, p.86 2005). Mr. Beaver, describes Aslan as good, which…

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    Animals In Narnia

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    characteristics, the tone of their speech is not hostile, nor does it influence the manner in which the Pevensie children view other animals within the world. This notion is furthered by the fact that Aslan scolds the Beaver for his harsh tone against the white witch (142), and the manner in which Aslan himself speaks towards all animals in the land- showing the children the value of respect- and thus discouraging hostility towards any of the creatures in…

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    hazardous place for humans because of the White Witch. The White Witch kills any human that comes into Narnia. Lucy presents the closet to the other children and they find themselves into a lot of trouble.…

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    When comparing my personality with each of the Pevensie children, I find I have something in common with each child. I would like to say that I am as responsible and courageous as Peter, but I am not nearly as direct or charismatic. In some way, I can say I am rational and caring like Susan, yet I trust my intuition over reason. I could also find similarities between Edmund and me in that I am quiet and have a difficult time with change. However, unlike Edmund, I have a strong inside moral…

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