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