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    Narnia Practice Questions

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    The document discusses several key aspects of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series: 1) It analyzes a quote from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about Aslan not being a tame lion but still being good. 2) It examines why the Narnia stories remain popular over 60 years later, citing elements like escapism, children as heroes, and exciting characters and plots. 3) It describes how the children characters change through their experiences in Narnia, becoming more courageous, trusting, and less selfish. 4) It argues that Narnia can be considered a Christian story through its parallels to Christian ideas like sin, sacrifice, resurre

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    The document discusses several key aspects of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series: 1) It analyzes a quote from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about Aslan not being a tame lion but still being good. 2) It examines why the Narnia stories remain popular over 60 years later, citing elements like escapism, children as heroes, and exciting characters and plots. 3) It describes how the children characters change through their experiences in Narnia, becoming more courageous, trusting, and less selfish. 4) It argues that Narnia can be considered a Christian story through its parallels to Christian ideas like sin, sacrifice, resurre

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    The document discusses several key aspects of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series: 1) It analyzes a quote from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about Aslan not being a tame lion but still being good. 2) It examines why the Narnia stories remain popular over 60 years later, citing elements like escapism, children as heroes, and exciting characters and plots. 3) It describes how the children characters change through their experiences in Narnia, becoming more courageous, trusting, and less selfish. 4) It argues that Narnia can be considered a Christian story through its parallels to Christian ideas like sin, sacrifice, resurre

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    Narnia Practice Questions

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    1. Mr Tumnus said, ‘Aslan is not a tame lion’, to 2.

    Why is Narnia still such a popular story, even


    which Lucy replies – ‘But he is good!’ (2 marks). though it was written 64 years ago? (4 marks)
    What did they mean? Narnia is popular. Why? Firstly, because it involves
    What did they mean? Aslan is not a tame lion. God ‘escaping’ out of this world, and into another one. We all
    cannot be controlled by any human effort. For need to escape sometimes. Secondly, young children are
    given the opportunity to ‘save’ another world and become
    example, Aslan is the only animal in Narnia that
    ‘heroes’. Thirdly, Narnia has a range of exciting animals
    cannot be turned to stone. Secondly, even though and mythical beasts and a bad ‘baddie’ (White Witch). A
    Aslan is incredibly powerful, he is still good. He variety of interesting talking animals and characters give
    does not use his power to control others, or force the plot a sense of colour and excitement. Fourth the
    others to do his will.  Aslan even gives up his own drama, plot and action scenes keep the world of Narnia
    life, to save Edmund’s. Consequently, Mr Tumnus on a knife’s edge. In conclusion, Narnia continues to be a
    testified that Aslan is both ‘untamed’ (unable to be popular story because its characters, plot and drama make
    controlled) and ‘good’ (unable to be corrupted). it so enduring and exciting.
    3. How are the children changed by their 4. In your opinion what makes Narnia a ‘Christian’ story?
    experiences in Narnia? (4 marks) (5 marks)
    Narnia is a Christian story. Why? Firstly, Narnia involves the
    Each of the children are changed by their experiences idea of another world/dimension (‘heaven’) – accessed through
    in Narnia. For example, Peter changed from being a secret portal in the back of a wardrobe. Secondly, humans
    bossy and controlling, into a fair, just and courageous (Edmund) sin and destroy the possibility of fulfilling the
    leader. Susan was clever, but tended to prophecy. Evil takes control, and nature is turned to ice, and all
    overemphasise reason and logic. She learns to trust living things are turned to stone.  Thirdly, Aslan (God)
    her heart and is willing to admit her own mistakes. intervenes and sacrifices himself so humans can be saved.
    Then, Aslan is able to resurrect those who have been turned to
    Edmund became less selfish and weak. He stone (death). Fourth, there is a battle between good and evil,
    apologises and changes into a brave person. Lucy representing the struggle between forces on earth. Finally, only
    does not change so much, but is consistently good Aslan (God) can defeat evil. Without his help, humanity
    and trustworthy. Consequently, their adventures in cannot succeed. When Aslan defeated the witch, he says, ‘It is
    the world of Narnia bring out the best in each one of finished’ (John 19:30). Consequently, the story of Narnia is a
    4. ‘Some journeys take us far from home. Some Christian
    5. story. to translate Christian ideas and concepts into
    Lewis intended
    another world. In your opinion, was his effort successful?
    adventures lead us to our destiny’. Do you agree? If think he was successful in translating Christian ideas and concepts
    Yes, some journeys do take us far from our into another world, because many times throughout the story, we saw
    homes. For example… elements of the Christian stories in a new perspective. For example,
    I believe that yes, ‘Some journeys take us far from Narnia involves the idea of another world/dimension (‘heaven’) –
    accessed through a secret portal in the back of a wardrobe. Secondly,
    home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny’, humans (Edmund) sin and destroy the possibility of fulfilling the
    because sometimes when you leave home you might prophecy. Evil takes control, and nature is turned to ice, and all living
    go far, far away, but these journeys might lead you to things are turned to stone.  Thirdly, Aslan (God) intervenes and
    sacrifices himself so humans can be saved. Then, Aslan is able to
    experiences that help you find your true self, and resurrect those who have been turned to stone (death). Fourth, there
    discover new passion’s and people that you may is a battle between good and evil, representing the struggle between
    never want to give up on. So consequently, I believe forces on earth. Finally, only Aslan (God) can defeat evil. Without
    his help, humanity cannot succeed. When Aslan defeated the witch,
    that that yes, ‘Some journeys take us far from home. he says, ‘It is finished’ (John 19:30). Consequently, I believe Lewis’s
    Some adventures lead us to our destiny’. effort to capture the Christian story was successful and worthwhile.

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