Narnia Flashcards
What do you think substitutionary atonement means?
someone taking the punishment for someone else
What does substitutionary atonement mean for Christians?
Christ took our place on the cross
How is substitutionary atonement relevant to “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”?
Aslan took Edmund’s place
What is one of the major differences between the substation Jesus made and the one Aslan made?
Aslan did not BECOME a lion as Christ became a man
How does Edmund come to be under the magic of the White Witch?
he has a heart problem, wants to rule over others & wants the magic Turkish Delight
What are the parallels between the cursed worlds of Narnia and Earth
Earth is cursed with sin, and Narnia is cursed by Jadis, Jesus took the curse as Aslan did
What was Narnia like before the reign of the White Witch?
midnight dances, feasting & treasure-hunting, green woods & rivers flowing with wine
How did the children react when they got to the deserted cave of Mr. Tumnus?
Lucy- we have to save him!
Susan- it isn’t safe here
Peter- agreed with Lucy & questioned her
Edmund- there’s no use
What were the examples of Edmund saying “how do we know?”
which side the bird is on? the fauns are good and the witch is bad? Mr. Tumnus actually saved Lucy or did he just say he did? A nice beaver? it isn’t a trap?
What does Edmund imagine at the Beaver’s house?
the Turkish Delight and everyone is ignoring him
What finally makes Edmund leave the Beavers’ house?
the mention of Aslan
Is Edmund completely rebellious? Explain.
No, he doesn’t want anyone hurt, he just wants to rule over them
What does Father Christmas think about women in combat?
it gets ugly when women fight
What is the turning point for Edmund?
when the animals having Christmas dinner are turned to stone
When Aslan comes to the Stone Table, how does the Witch’s treatment of him change?
She is struck with fear at first and then she commands him to be tied
Where does Aslan’s camp move to?
Ford of Beruna
What does Aslan do right after he is brought back to life?
play with Lucy and Susan
What war was breaking out in England?
World War 1
What does Mr. Tumnus promise will be waiting at his house?
roaring fire, toast, sardines, and cake
What did the Witch tell Edmund his brother and sisters would become if he brought them to her?
servants to Edmund
What were Peter & Edmund observing that they wanted to “take into bits” before the girls interrupted telling them of the MacCready tour?
suit of armor
What was Susan’s first complaint when she entered the wardrobe?
too small & she was cramped
Who pointed out that they didn’t know their way home?
Edmund
What was the first thing Lucy noticed when she went into the Beavers’ house?
burning sound
What does the Beaver tell Lucy about the Witch’s house?
filled with statues
What kind of sleigh did the Witch ask for?
one without bells
What was the first thing Mrs. Beaver start to pack when they began to flee the house?
food
What did Aslan ask of the Ladies when they took the Daughters of Eve to the pavilion?
to minister to them
How was the ride on Aslan’s back described as?
world was upside down & they left their insides behind them
How was the sea of Cair Paravel described?
bluish-green
What are foods that Lucy ate with Mr. Tumnus?
a boiled egg, sardines on toast
Why did the Witch turn the creatures eating a Christmas feast into stone?
she thought it gluttony and waste & she was upset that Father Christmas was back
What did Aslan say when he learned of Edmund’s treachery?
nothing
Where does Aslan take Peter to right before the girls are attacked?
to glance at Cair Paravel
