Lion, The Witch, And the Wardrobe
What kind of world does the author present to the child in this fantasy text?
Lewis' book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe creates an entirely fantastical world of strange creatures and adult people called Narnia. However, this world is still penetrated by the world of the reader, as children from the real world enter through the venue of a common wardrobe. Different characters in Narnia test the children's moral fortitude. For example, the young boy Edmund is tempted with Turkish delight by an evil tempting female stranger, the witch of the title. Lucy learns not to judge people on appearances, as she befriends a fawn-like man as a friend.
What is the author's philosophy in the text? (Christianity)
These moral lessons could apply to all children, of course. But it is important to note that C.S. Lewis approaches morality from a generalized, Christian perspective as Aslan the lion performs a symbolic, Christ-like sacrifice, giving his life for the children's lives, and then being resurrected afterwards. Initially, the children, especially Edmund are not worthy of this sacrifice, but they become worthy because of the overwhelming goodness of the lion. The lion is one of the Biblical animals used to represent Christ in traditional Christian symbolism, along with the lamb.
What psychosocial issues does the text evoke and how does these issues fit with the development of children for whom the text is age-appropriate? (Third to eight grade)
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