Essay On Narnia Allegory

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Regardless of C.S Lewis’ attempt to argue that The Chronicles of Narnia is simply a “supposal” it is clearly a Christian Allegory. Throughout all 7 books there are parallels to the stories in The Bible, and only a few times does Lewis even attempt to change small details. Even with these small changes in details it is still shockingly obvious that The Chronicles of Narnia is an allegory.
Some books have less allegorical references to The Bible than others, but in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe it is clear the series is an allegory. In The Triumph of The Witch chapter, Aslan essentially sacrifices himself to save Edmund from the Witch. The parallelism between Aslan’s sacrifice and the crucifixion of Jesus is undeniable. The resurrection of both Aslan and Jesus are similar as well, for one Susan and Lucy are the ones who see Aslan first. In The Bible after Jesus is resurrected Mary and Mary Magdalene are the first to see him. During the time leading up to Aslan’s sacrifice The Witch and her followers harass, degrade and mock Aslan: Aslan being mocked is the same as when Jesus...

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