Prince Caspian Themes

Prince Caspian Themes

Importance of Faith

When the children find that they are once again in Narnia, it becomes clear very early on that Lucy, the youngest of the children, is able to sense and see Aslan when the others are unable. While Lucy is asleep, she is awaken by the sound of Aslan calling to her. Aslan knows that the others can't see him. The reason for them being unable to see him isn't explained, but it appears to be because of their lack of faith. Edmund is the second that attains the ability to see Aslan. Edmund had doubted Lucy on their first trip to Narnia and it is because of this that he chooses to side with Lucy and seemingly force himself to believe. The last two that will believe enough to see Aslan will be the red dwarf, Tumpkin, and Susan. Trumpkin had said from the beginning that he didn't believe in...
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