When it comes to fantasy series, they tend to get quite extensive. This can be said of J.R.R Tolkien and C.S Lewis. Fun Fact: J.R.R Tolkien and C.S Lewis were actually friends! But today, we're going to shed some light on the film of C.S Lewis's second book of the Narnia series: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Once upon a time in World War II, four children (siblings) are sent away from the bombings in London. Their names are Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. When they come to live with Professor Kirke and Mrs. MacReady, Lucy finds an old wardrobe and steps inside. There she finds a whole new land. A land buried in winter. A fawn by the name of Mr. Tumnus tells her that she's in a land called Narnia, and that it's been like this for 100 years because of the White Witch, an evil enchantress who "calls herself the Queen of Narnia, but she really isn't." At first, Peter, Susan, and Edmund don't believe Lucy. But Edmund follows Lucy into Narnia himself, and meets the White Witch. She appears to be a friendly lady, and finds out from Edmund that Lucy met Mr. Tumnus. When the children hide from Mrs. MacReady because of a broken window in the wardrobe, they find themselves in Narnia. They learn that Mr. Tumnus was arrested for being with a human. Why? Upon meeting a couple of beavers, they are told that, "When Adam's flesh and Adam's bone, sits at Cair Paravel in throne, the evil time will be over and done." In other words, it is Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy's destiny to defeat the White Witch and restore peace to Narnia. But when Edmund is captured by the White Witch, his brother and sisters have to seek help from the true king of Narnia, a lion named Aslan. Will they defeat the White Witch, or is Narnia doomed to endless winter? Leave it C.S Lewis to create such a world as Narnia. But is it better than Middle Earth? (Middle Earth is where The Lord of the Rings takes place.) I prefer not to pick favorites with the two, since Narnia and Middle Earth are different and magical in their own way. Narnia has talking animals, Middle Earth doesn't. Middle Earth is centered around more humanoid creatures, such as Elves, dwarves, and of course, Hobbits. With Narnia, it's basically all walks of life magically coming together to the battle of good vs. evil. One thing I do like about Narnia, however, is that it has a bigger variety of creatures. Don't get me wrong, I love Lord of the Rings. It has romance, adventure, and a pinch of comedy all in one!
For each of the children, their adventures in Narnia taught them something different. Peter gained bravery, becoming "Peter, the magnificent". Susan became a little more humble, becoming "Susan, the gentle". Edmund is a long story. Throughout most of the Narnia books and/or films, Edmund was relatively the same. Stubborn and independent. But he usually meant well. In the end, he was always brave and did what he had to, which is probably why he has of the name of "Edmund, the just". Lucy is the young, imaginative child that started it all. She may have even been the bravest of the children, earning her the name of "Lucy, the valiant." But in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, she learned to see her own beauty, and did some maturing when Susan wasn't around.A word concerning siblings: Being the second oldest of four siblings, I relate to Susan the most. Which of the four children do you like or relate to? In general, most people with siblings can relate to how Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy get along with each other. Some of the time, they don't, which is quite normal. For those of you who are an only child, the children's story in Narnia gives you some idea of what it's like to have brothers and sisters.
As a strong Mormon, (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, :) ) and thus Christian, I find that Narnia has a link to religion. (Mainly Christianity.) Spoiler Alert! When Aslan is killed in the place of Edmund, he rises from the dead. When Susan and Lucy are confused at this, Aslan explains, "If the Witch knew the true meaning of sacrifice, she would have interpreted the magic differently. For when a willing victim who has committed no treachery is killed in a traitor's stead, the Stone Table will crack, and even death itself will turn backwards." This relates to the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He had not sinned, but he took upon Himself all our sins and was crucified. 3 days later, Christ rose from the dead. As well as that, some of the names in this story are in the Bible. Such as Peter, a true Apostle of Jesus Christ, and Adam, the first man.
Why we love Narnia: With most fantasy worlds, seemingly impossible things come to life and adventure is everywhere. Narnia is a place where you can be anything. A king or queen, a fawn, a talking animal, or a bunch of other mystical creatures. If you want to be a ruler of Narnia, remember this: Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen.- Aslan
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