Good and Evil - Religion Studies
The central concept of the film Narnia is all about sacrifice and the beliefs that Jesus bestowed upon many during his lifetime. The act of sacrifice is a gift to God to ask him to forgive sins; or to thank him for something. Jesus gave himself to die as a sacrifice for our sins. In the film Aslan (portrayal of Jesus) sacrifice’s his life to the white witch to relieve Edmund (son of Adam) of his sins.
“Good is that which improves the community. Evil is that which weakens the community”
Community; classified as a group of people living together in one place or area. Good; that which is morally right. It is an act that benefits the community not just the individual. Evil; that which causes harm, misfortune, or destruction. It is an act that only benefits the individual. By looking at these definitions it is clear how evil is that which weakens the community and good is that which improves the community.
The studied film, Narnia, is a prime example of this statement. We can see that this is evident when the White Queen (Evil) has taken over Narnia, making it a very solemn, cold and dark place for the community. When Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter (good) arrive in Narnia set to claim the thrown enter Narnia on their quest to over throw the White Queen. Over time after their arrival, the snow starts to melt, reducing the White Queens power making Narnia a happier and better place for the community.
The sacrifice of one life for the good of many is seen in the films that you have studied. Why can sacrifice be interpreted as a redemptive act?
Aslan sacrifices himself to the White Queen in order to save Edmund and the survival of the community. From Aslan’s death and resurrection it is evident that C.S. Lewis has attempted to portray Jesus sacrificing himself for the greater good of the community. In the film Aslan humiliates himself in the eyes of the evil community and sacrifices himself upon the alter to the white queen, in order to redeem Edmund of his sins
“Good is that which improves the community. Evil is that which weakens the community”
Community; classified as a group of people living together in one place or area. Good; that which is morally right. It is an act that benefits the community not just the individual. Evil; that which causes harm, misfortune, or destruction. It is an act that only benefits the individual. By looking at these definitions it is clear how evil is that which weakens the community and good is that which improves the community.
The studied film, Narnia, is a prime example of this statement. We can see that this is evident when the White Queen (Evil) has taken over Narnia, making it a very solemn, cold and dark place for the community. When Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter (good) arrive in Narnia set to claim the thrown enter Narnia on their quest to over throw the White Queen. Over time after their arrival, the snow starts to melt, reducing the White Queens power making Narnia a happier and better place for the community.
The sacrifice of one life for the good of many is seen in the films that you have studied. Why can sacrifice be interpreted as a redemptive act?
Aslan sacrifices himself to the White Queen in order to save Edmund and the survival of the community. From Aslan’s death and resurrection it is evident that C.S. Lewis has attempted to portray Jesus sacrificing himself for the greater good of the community. In the film Aslan humiliates himself in the eyes of the evil community and sacrifices himself upon the alter to the white queen, in order to redeem Edmund of his sins