One of his major writings is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Narnia is everything we've come to expect from a fantasy novel, mostly because this book helped to set the standard for what we think of as a typical fantasy world. Such as a medieval place in which people live close to the land. When wars brake out often the tools used in the fight include using bows, arrows, and swords, and are ruled by kings and queens who live in palaces. Mythical creatures populate it such as Ogres, Fauns who are half goat and half human, and animals who can talk.
Maybe even more interesting than the fantasy land of Narnia is the world that the Pevensie children escape from for their adventure. At the beginning of the book, Peter,
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He is a very noble person and we see through the first few days of the children being in Narnia Peter matures slowly into more of a young man. He immediately proves to himself that he is changing after protecting Susan from a ferocious wolf as said here, “he had just time to duck down and plunge his sword, as hard as he could, between the brute’s forelegs into his heart.” (Lewis 131). As a result of this action the lion Aslan knights him, “when Peter had done so he struck him with the flat of the blade and said, ‘rise up sir Peter Wolf’s-Bane. And whatever happens, never forget to wipe your sword’” (Lewis 133) and eventually crowns him the High King of Narnia. During his reign he is known as “King Peter the Magnificent.” (Lewis …show more content…
Edmund is selfish and rude and likes to tease his sister, Lucy, “‘Peter! Susan! It’s all true Edmund has seen it too,” said Lucy, “Tell us Ed,” said Susan, “Oh, yes, Lucy and I have been playing-pretending that all her story about a country in the wardrobe is true, just for fun of course, there’s nothing really there,” said Edmund.’” (Lewis 44-45). After tasting the Turkish Delight that had been enchanted by the White Witch he couldn’t help but want more throughout the book. Which lead to him betraying his siblings for it proving how selfish he is. Once he finds the White Witch he chooses her side for the food she promised, but soon realized how evil she was and what a mistake he
Peter the Great was mainly described as a man who was powerful and violent. In some of the accounts he was described very differently. Bishop Burnet wrote from his experience with Peter, because he had been in the company of him. He experienced Peter’s violent and non–violent side. He also stated that Peter was a very smart man even though he did not show it much. In the writing from Von Korb he tells of the time of the Streltsi revolt. He did not have much of a personal experience with Peter the Great. Based on the writing from Korb he was basically des...
As a transformed Christian, soldier, author, or speaker, C.S. Lewis inspired many in his lifetime. The trials he encountered in his life made him a more inspiring and respectable author and person. Narnia, one of his most popular works, demonstrates moral characteristics in ways we can more easily understand with fictitious characters and settings (Gilbert 14).
As intended in the story Edmund is a static character and represents wit, deception, and the wicked. Yet with all these amazing traits comes the consequences of using the for evil and not good. Sadly and ironically him trying to kill Edgar eventually leads to Edgar killing him out of the rage he feels after their father dies. What goes around always comes around good or bad and Edmund just got the bad side
Throughout C. S. Lewis’ book series, Narnia, he uses his diverse characters to embody different real-world people and issues. Lewis utilizes his exceptional writing skills to put his characters through certain situations that reflect real-world issues. By doing this Lewis indirectly helped his readers to better understand the world around them.
He frees himself from her “clutches” and learns that he needs to make decisions for himself and the well-being of others. With his newfound confidence, Edmund suits up for battle and goes to war against the witch. He was ultimately saved Narnia by destroying the witches wand. “...There were statues dotted around all over the battlefield, so apparently the Witch had been using her wand. But she did not seem to be using it now.” (Lewis 143) This quote is where Lucy and Susan, Edmund’s sisters, see that he destroyed the witches wand. To further this quote, it shows how Edmund has gained confidence and grown as a person. He becomes a much more loving and accepting brother, completely different from his old and bitter self. He know plans ahead and reviews all of his choices before making one. The reader can tell that Edmund has definitely gone through a huge metamorphosis and he will continue to change as time
seemingly have no problem at all? During his time with the Witch, Edmund begins to realize he does not
Their are also many trees that the children first use as hiding places. This becomes the middle ground for the adventure that they go on. Narnia in this book is being created by Aslan. It is created by the tune that Aslan sung. It is here where their are many different types of animals that can talk.
... his life. He has done good to the society as well as saving lives. He confesses his sins and also declared that he was the real witch that has been disrupting the town. Even though he was able to save himself from his death, he chose not to in order to sacrifice for the people that were being called a witch. He did not deserve this kind of punishment for his noble actions. But in the end this had to be done to allow himself to become free as well as the town.
In the middle Edmund betrays his family, and joins the bad guys. The family struggles to overcome many
Edmund’s lack of affection toward the sisters, his evident cruelty, and power-hungry feelings eventually transform to guilt, regret, and compassion towards his brother and Cordelia before he
The youngest Pevensie brother, Edmund, is the mischievous child among his siblings in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He is a representation of the possibility of what can go wrong when a child is not properly taught and does not follow set boundaries. Edmund’s subversion of set standards is the cause of a great deal of the troubles the Pevensies face in Narnia. For example, when he goes to the White Witch’s castle instead of listening to the others when they say Aslan is the true leader. In order to redeem himself, he must first be renewed and return to an earlier state. He is not allowed to stay indignant, but is reformed when he learns that Aslan is really the true ruler, and Jadis is not. He is allowed to do so because of his status as a child who is still developing. Edmund’s corruption and later redemption show that he is not really wicked, but has an innate goodness.
Lucy, Peter and Susan all seemed to be captivated by the just hearing the name Aslan, But Edmund seemed terrorized by it. They had devised a plan to meet Aslan at the Round table the next day, but they soon noticed Edmund had disappeared. Edmund went to go inform the queen of the plan to meet Aslan because he
Through the use of Christian symbolism, conflicts, and imagery, C. S. Lewis implements his religious background into his literary works.
The Narnia Chronicles have already established themselves as timeless works of literature. They appeal to both the atheists and the God-fearing, to both the uneducated and to scholars; to children and adults. An understanding of the Biblical allegory in these books is not essential to their appreciation. A critical analysis of these works, however, does allow the reader to more fully appreciate Lewis' unique gift to simplify complex narratives and craft beautiful children's fantasies. This, in turn, allows the reader to gain both a deeper understanding of Lewis as a skilled creative writer, and a deeper satisfaction of his art. To be able to appreciate C.S. Lewis as such an artisan can only add to one's enjoyment of his works.
Narnia....a land of fantasy and adventure where magic and a Great Lion prevail. A land where so many people wish to be, a land from start to finish in The Chronicles of Narnia. Seven books written by Clive Staples Lewis have proven to be the most enchanting and mesmerizing books of all time. Pure beauty and amazing imagery allows the reader to become an explorer of Narnia and take part in the fascinating adventures bound to happen. Readers become one with the pages, not wanting to put the book down for fear of the wonderful land of Narnia escaping their minds. Not wanting to lose the joy and bliss as the words flow, page after page, book after book.