Many people believe there are Christian themes within the plot of this novel. What do you consider Christian about this novel and why? Who does the White Witch represent in the context of Christian themes? What about Aslan? The children?
Discuss Edmund's acts of betrayal. Do you think the White Witch is the reason Edmund lied about having been in Narnia the first time? Why did he lie? Was he ashamed or feeling guilty? Why do you think Edmund turned to the White Witch over his siblings? Was he under a spell? Why did Edmund not tell his siblings about the Witch?
Discuss the point of view of the novel. Is it a distraction when C.S. Lewis makes comments in the first person or does this help clarify the text for the reader? How would it be different.....
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