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    Harry Potter Vs. CS Lewis

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    Young adult novels have drifted in and out of popularity. But some have stood the test of time, became classics. They are favourites of children everywhere. The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis was written during the 1950’s, and it has stood the test of time. It is still a story told and retold to children everywhere. Harry Potter is a much new fantasy young adult book series, written in the 1990’s. It is also a favourite of many children, with its own movies and other new, creative ways to interact

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    Children’s Literature April 24, 2017 Primary Sources 1. Morgenstern, John. "Children and Other Talking Animals." The Lion and the Unicorn 24.1(2000): 110-127. 22 Apr. 2017. This article discusses the presence of talking animals in The Chronicles of Narnia as well as other works of literature. The author discusses this as one of the supposed differences between children and adult stories. The author also defines what he believes to be the definition of “simple” when talking about children’s literature

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    Narni The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe

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    Like most movies based on novels, there are some major differences between the written and the theatrical versions of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. There are also many similarities, or else it wouldn't be The Chronicles of Narnia. The similarities and differences can be due to artistic differences for instance how one person interprets something may not be how another interprets it, budget reasonings, or it may just simply have to do with a time line of the filming

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    Character Analysis in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is filled with a variety of memorable characters, who, with their individuality and unique characteristics, help tell the tale of a life changing journey in a magical land. Each of these characters--from the Pevensie children who take audiences along as they discover the mysterious world of Narnia, to the many incredible creatures they meet throughout their adventure--have

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    The Odyssey Comparison

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    of these entertainment pieces were inspired by this epic, such as The Chronicles of Narnia. In the Odyssey, Odysseus is led through many different adversities while trying to return home from the Trojan War. He finds himself and his crew in many situations that lead to death or put them in danger, before eventually making it home and being reunite with his family with the help of the goddess Athena. In the Chronicles of Narnia, three children are led into a strange new world in the wardrobe, where

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    Narnia Christian Analysis

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    Irish writer C. S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia, an important fictional literary narrative, composed by seven chronicles. It will take into account the apparent biblical character revealed through the language figures and the mythical characters employed by the author. In order to explain how Christianity is perceived and recognized in Lewis's work, two chronicles were chosen for analysis: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Prince Caspian.   The Chronicles and The Christianity One of

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    prestigious award for children’s literature, for the last chronicle, The Last Battle. Some have argued the award was really for the whole series, but in many ways, The Last Battle really is the best of the seven stories. The order of reading the Chronicles which Lewis recommended is not the order in which they were written or published. Lewis suggested that new readers start with The Magician’s Nephew, which tells of the creation of Narnia. This should be followed by The Lion, the Witch, and the

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    dynamics of Narnia and the conception of time. As Aslan awakens Father Time, Narnia becomes shaken up and the concept of time becomes ambiguous leading to the end of time for Narnia. In the end, monsters are devouring Narnia, leading the inhabitants of Narnia to escape the old Narnia in order to enter a new, and more real Narnia. As the monsters devour Narnia, the remains of Narnia become this blank, new world, which could be interpreted as the beginning of a world (the beginning of Narnia or the beginning

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    obstacles to faith were removed" (The Most Reluctant Convert: C.S. Lewis' Journey to Faith). After becoming an advocate for Christianity Lewis wrote some novels that were religious allegories. The Chronicles of Narnia books are examples of his religious allegories. The symbolism Lewis uses in one of the Narnia books, The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, is a good example of how Lewis uses symbols to create "an imaginative welcome to the Christian faith" (McGrath). As the story unravels, the parallels

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    Narnia Analysis

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    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe Narnia; A magical world full of mythical beasts, talking animals and dreams. It’s what every kid wishes to see when they open up their wardrobe, but not is all as it seems. ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe’ is a fantasy film adaption on the book series; The Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S Lewis (Clive Staples Lewis)

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