The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Question 1

Lion

Answer 1

Aslan

Question 2

Oldest boy

Answer 2

Peter

Question 3

Oldest girl

Answer 3

Susan

Question 4

Youngest boy

Answer 4

Edmund

Question 5

Youngest girl

Answer 5

Lucy

Question 6

Antagonist

Answer 6

The White Witch

Question 7

Beavers

Answer 7

Mr and Mrs Beaver

Question 8

Faun

Answer 8

Mr. Tumnus

Question 9

Theme: Good vs Evil

Answer 9

In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, good and evil are straightforward and undisguised.

Or, rather: thinly disguised. (Good as a lion, evil as a witch.)

Good is ultimately more powerful than evil, although evil does seem to have a necessary place in the world. People who are good may still have to suffer and make difficult choices, but ultimately everything will work out for them and they will enjoy a happy ending. Even people who make serious mistakes can be redeemed and rejoin the side of good. Creatures who are truly evil will be vanquished in the end. Evil is most disturbing because it preys on our own weaknesses and negative traits.

Question 10

Theme: Transformation

Answer 10

The theme of transformation in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is central to both characters and the world of Narnia. Characters like Edmund undergo moral transformation, shifting from selfishness to redemption, symbolizing personal growth. Narnia itself transforms from the Witch’s eternal winter to spring, representing the restoration of goodness and the defeat of evil. These changes highlight themes of forgiveness, renewal, and the power of faith.

Question 11

Author and date

Answer 11

C.S. Lewis 1950

Question 12

Motif: Seasons

Answer 12

In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the Witch’s eternal winter symbolizes a dead, stagnant time in Narnia, where nothing grows, and the land is barren and lifeless. Winter is typically unpleasant for most people, but an eternal winter would be intolerable, destroying the beauty and vitality of Narnia. The snow hides all traces of Aslan, representing Narnia’s fall under an evil regime.

When Aslan arrives, his presence brings an enchanted spring, signaling new life and hope. Just as the Witch’s winter was unnatural, so is this spring, representing the epitome of life. Christmas, symbolizing the birth of Christ, brings hope and signals the coming of this new life. The arrival of spring transforms Narnia into a vibrant, living land, full of flowers, birdsong, and fresh scents.

Question 13

Symbol: The Stone Table

Answer 13

The Stone Table refers to the stone tablets that Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai, according to the Bible. These tablets contain the Ten Commandments and they represent an older, stricter form of religion. In the days when the Ten Commandments were brought down from the mountain, infractions against God would be punishable by death—retribution was swift, harsh, and irrevocable. When Aslan rises from the dead, the Stone Table is shattered, signifying the end of an older, crueler time and the advent of a newer, kinder era. Aslan has defeated death by rising from the dead, signaling the end of harsh customs and death as an acceptable punishment. Instead, human beings enforce justice and mete out punishments.

Question 14

Symbol: Aslan

Answer 14

In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Aslan symbolizes Christ, with his sacrificial death and resurrection mirroring Christ’s life. However, C.S. Lewis makes Aslan more accessible to children by portraying him as a lion rather than a man. This shift helps children balance reverence and affection, as a lion is both majestic and playful. Aslan’s dual nature—fearsome as the “king of the forest” yet gentle and fun-loving—evokes respect and love, making him a more relatable figure for young readers. Lewis effectively adapts Christ’s essential qualities for children, while still maintaining the core Christian message.