The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe Analysis
In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 5, p. 24), Lucy excitedly tells Peter and Susan that there is indeed a country that can be accessed through the wardrobe. She mentions that she meets Edmund in the woods and turns to Edmund to backup her story. This portrays her trust towards him as a brother to help her prove to Susan and Peter that what she said is real. However, instead of helping Lucy, Edmund decided to let her down. He mocked makes fun of her and says that are playing make believe in the wardrobe. There is irony as Peter tells Edmund off for the way he treats Lucy. Yet, Peter himself does not believe what Lucy said. Susan and Peter consulted the Professor. The Professor then says “That is a point, which
certainly deserves consideration; very careful consideration.” (Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 5, p. 26). He implores Susan and Peter to consider who they find more reliable between Edmund and Lucy.
The four children stumbled into Narnia through the wardrobe when trying to escape from Macready. Lucy asked a robin whether it has seen Tumnus the Faun. It leads the children by jumping from tree to tree. Edmund has his doubts about the bird, suggesting that it may lead them into a trap. Peter answers, “That’s a nasty idea. Still—a robin, you know. They’re good birds in all the stories I’ve ever read. I’m sure a robin wouldn’t be on the wrong side.” ( Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 6, p. 35). Peter shows his trust towards the robin based on what he knows of them from stories he read. He is willing to risk danger to follow a bird without guarantee of finding a way back to the wardrobe.
Trust can also be seen from Chapter 7 whereby the children are willing to follow Mr Beaver back to his dam. That is because Mr Beaver shows them a handkerchief that Lucy gave to Tumnus earlier on. The children place their trust on Mr Beaver to be a friend purely based on the evidence of that single piece of cloth. “Shan’t we have to risk it?” said Susan. “I mean, it’s no good just standing here and I feel I want some dinner.” (Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 7, p. 38). She should have think more of the consequence if the situation takes a wrong turn. But her hunger took over her ability to be rational and she decided to take her chances and trust Mr Beaver over his promise of having a talk and dinner with the children as seen in page 40. The beavers also trust the humans by inviting them to their home.
certainly deserves consideration; very careful consideration.” (Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 5, p. 26). He implores Susan and Peter to consider who they find more reliable between Edmund and Lucy.
The four children stumbled into Narnia through the wardrobe when trying to escape from Macready. Lucy asked a robin whether it has seen Tumnus the Faun. It leads the children by jumping from tree to tree. Edmund has his doubts about the bird, suggesting that it may lead them into a trap. Peter answers, “That’s a nasty idea. Still—a robin, you know. They’re good birds in all the stories I’ve ever read. I’m sure a robin wouldn’t be on the wrong side.” ( Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 6, p. 35). Peter shows his trust towards the robin based on what he knows of them from stories he read. He is willing to risk danger to follow a bird without guarantee of finding a way back to the wardrobe.
Trust can also be seen from Chapter 7 whereby the children are willing to follow Mr Beaver back to his dam. That is because Mr Beaver shows them a handkerchief that Lucy gave to Tumnus earlier on. The children place their trust on Mr Beaver to be a friend purely based on the evidence of that single piece of cloth. “Shan’t we have to risk it?” said Susan. “I mean, it’s no good just standing here and I feel I want some dinner.” (Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 7, p. 38). She should have think more of the consequence if the situation takes a wrong turn. But her hunger took over her ability to be rational and she decided to take her chances and trust Mr Beaver over his promise of having a talk and dinner with the children as seen in page 40. The beavers also trust the humans by inviting them to their home.