The world has an instinct to search for a higher power. Some people deny the power, but others embrace it. C.S. Lewis was one of many well known authors that wove his beliefs into his writings. Readers of Lewis’ famous children’s series, The Chronicles of Narnia, can see parallel images of the Christian faith, specifically through the character of Aslan. Aslan is a lion that is known as the creator and savior in the Narnian world, much like Jesus Christ in the Christian faith. Although Lewis’ novel is not a direct match to the popular Christian story, many similarities can be spotted by those who are familiar with religion. Lewis denies the fact of purposely creating Aslan to teach Christianity. Upon being questioned on the subject, Lewis explains, ‘“At first there wasn’t anything Christian about them; that element pushed itself in of its own accord”’ (qtd. in Schakel 4). Aslan ended
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On many occasions, Aslan would directly intervene with the events that his people were going through. Aslan played a direct role in the creation of Narnia (Dalton 138). Also, in, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, two boys, Peter and Edmund, take on a huge responsibility in the battle, but Aslan also takes on a significant role during the battle while performing miracles (134). Although Aslan directly intervenes, the time of his intervention is often unknown (Walsh 11). Mrs. Beaver, a character in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, describes Aslan’s mysteriousness by saying, “‘One day you’ll see him and another you won’t. He doesn’t like being tied down -- and of course he has other countries to attend to. It’s quite alright. He’ll often drop in. Only you mustn’t press him. He’s wild you know. Not like a tame lion”’ (Lewis 200). The idea of Aslan not being a tame lion, comes from the fact that one may never know when to expect his help or presence. Aslan is not controlled by anyone; he is in
On many occasions, Aslan would directly intervene with the events that his people were going through. Aslan played a direct role in the creation of Narnia (Dalton 138). Also, in, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, two boys, Peter and Edmund, take on a huge responsibility in the battle, but Aslan also takes on a significant role during the battle while performing miracles (134). Although Aslan directly intervenes, the time of his intervention is often unknown (Walsh 11). Mrs. Beaver, a character in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, describes Aslan’s mysteriousness by saying, “‘One day you’ll see him and another you won’t. He doesn’t like being tied down -- and of course he has other countries to attend to. It’s quite alright. He’ll often drop in. Only you mustn’t press him. He’s wild you know. Not like a tame lion”’ (Lewis 200). The idea of Aslan not being a tame lion, comes from the fact that one may never know when to expect his help or presence. Aslan is not controlled by anyone; he is in