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== Characters ==

== Characters ==

* '''[[Aslan]]''', the Lion--creator of Narnia.

* '''[[Aslan]]''', the Lion—creator of Narnia.

* '''Jadis''', Aslan's first and perhaps most dangerous enemy, known also as the '''White Witch'''

* '''Jadis''', Aslan's first and perhaps most dangerous enemy, known also as the '''White Witch'''

==Narnia Feature Films==

==Narnia Feature Films==

[[Walt Disney]] and Walden Media have released three films based on these books.  The first, ''[[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'', was released on December 9, 2005, and was a box office blockbuster.  ''[[Prince Caspian]]'' was released on May 16, 2008, and was also popular.  The other books in the series are now scheduled to be made into movies.<ref> [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]], Directed by Andrew Adamson, Produced by Mark Johnson, Philip Steuer, 2005. </ref>  [[Voyage of The Dawn Treader]] was released on December 10, 2010. <ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52379</ref>  A film adaptation of ''[[The Silver Chair]]'' is still in the works, however it will be a partial reboot, not featuring the cast from the first three films. <ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/647133-the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-silver-chair-movie-will-be-a-total-reboot</ref>

[[Walt Disney]] and Walden Media have released three films based on these books.  The first, ''[[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'', was released on December 9, 2005, and was a box office blockbuster.  ''[[Prince Caspian]]'' was released on May 16, 2008, and was also popular.  The other books in the series are now scheduled to be made into movies.<ref>[[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]], Directed by Andrew Adamson, Produced by Mark Johnson, Philip Steuer, 2005.</ref>  [[Voyage of The Dawn Treader]] was released on December 10, 2010.<ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=52379</ref>  A film adaptation of ''[[The Silver Chair]]'' is still in the works, however it will be a partial reboot, not featuring the cast from the first three films.<ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/647133-the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-silver-chair-movie-will-be-a-total-reboot</ref>

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==Book 1: [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]==

==Book 1: [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]==

'''(Second in Internal Chronology)''' This book is the first published of the seven Chronicles of Narnia (1950), written by Clive Staples Lewis, a noted Irish Christian writer.  It introduces prominent characters to the series such as Aslan, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy.  The story begins with four children (Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy) being sent away to stay with an old professor, to keep them safe from the London Air Raids. The children find a magical wardrobe in an empty room, which leads into a magical world called Narnia. At that time, Narnia was under the spell and dominion of the White Witch, who had created a Hundred Year Winter. After Lucy's friend (Mr. Tumnus) is taken captive, the children set out to help the faun, and make right their coming into Narnia. After meeting up with friendly talking animals, and even the great lion Aslan, the children find they were sent into Narnia to fulfill a prophesy to free Narnia. It is no easy task and Aslan even gives his life to save Edmund from the justice of the Witch, after Edmund betrayed his family.  In the end the four children are crowned Kings and Queens and Narnia enters the Golden Age. After many years, when they are adults in Narnia, they return to our world and find themselves children again.<ref> [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co, 1970.</ref>

'''(Second in Internal Chronology)''' This book is the first published of the seven Chronicles of Narnia (1950), written by Clive Staples Lewis, a noted Irish Christian writer.  It introduces prominent characters to the series such as Aslan, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy.  The story begins with four children (Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy) being sent away to stay with an old professor, to keep them safe from the London Air Raids. The children find a magical wardrobe in an empty room, which leads into a magical world called Narnia. At that time, Narnia was under the spell and dominion of the White Witch, who had created a Hundred Year Winter. After Lucy's friend (Mr. Tumnus) is taken captive, the children set out to help the faun, and make right their coming into Narnia. After meeting up with friendly talking animals, and even the great lion Aslan, the children find they were sent into Narnia to fulfill a prophesy to free Narnia. It is no easy task and Aslan even gives his life to save Edmund from the justice of the Witch, after Edmund betrayed his family.  In the end the four children are crowned Kings and Queens and Narnia enters the Golden Age. After many years, when they are adults in Narnia, they return to our world and find themselves children again.<ref>[[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co, 1970.</ref>

==Book 2: [[Prince Caspian]]==

==Book 2: [[Prince Caspian]]==

'''(Fourth in Internal Chronology)''' This book involves the return to Narnia by the four children from [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]] and how they again have to free Narnia from tyranny.  They appear at their former castle which is now a ruin and meet the Dwarf Trumpkin.  Trumpkin (thimbles and thunderbolts!) retells the history of young Prince Caspian whose Uncle Miraz holds the usurped throne. Caspian flees Miraz, joins the good Narnian creatures and engages in a war with the massive armies of his uncle.  The children and the dwarf rush to Caspian's aide and meet Aslan on the way.  They conquer Miraz's forces and reinstate Caspian as true king of Narnia.  The children return their own world. The older children, Peter and Susan, are told they will not return to Narnia. <ref> [[Prince Caspian]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

'''(Fourth in Internal Chronology)''' This book involves the return to Narnia by the four children from [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]] and how they again have to free Narnia from tyranny.  They appear at their former castle which is now a ruin and meet the Dwarf Trumpkin.  Trumpkin (thimbles and thunderbolts!) retells the history of young Prince Caspian whose Uncle Miraz holds the usurped throne. Caspian flees Miraz, joins the good Narnian creatures and engages in a war with the massive armies of his uncle.  The children and the dwarf rush to Caspian's aide and meet Aslan on the way.  They conquer Miraz's forces and reinstate Caspian as true king of Narnia.  The children return their own world. The older children, Peter and Susan, are told they will not return to Narnia.<ref>[[Prince Caspian]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

==Book 3: [[The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]]==  

==Book 3: [[The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]]==

'''(Fifth in Internal Chronology)''' Lucy, Edmund and their cousin, Eustace, return to Narnia (or more specifically to the seas of Narnia.)  They meet Caspian who is sailing on the ship, Dawn Treader.  King Caspian is exploring new seas and searching for the seven Narnian lords whom his Uncle Miraz had forced to sail away into exile.  Caspian hopes to sail to the world's end.  They sail across the seas finding new lands, some Lords, and survive many dangers.  They sail to the end of the world, leaving the mouse, Reepicheep.  Aslan sends the children home, telling Edmund and Lucy they won't return. <ref> [[The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co.1970. </ref>

'''(Fifth in Internal Chronology)''' Lucy, Edmund and their cousin, Eustace, return to Narnia (or more specifically to the seas of Narnia.)  They meet Caspian who is sailing on the ship, Dawn Treader.  King Caspian is exploring new seas and searching for the seven Narnian lords whom his Uncle Miraz had forced to sail away into exile.  Caspian hopes to sail to the world's end.  They sail across the seas finding new lands, some Lords, and survive many dangers.  They sail to the end of the world, leaving the mouse, Reepicheep.  Aslan sends the children home, telling Edmund and Lucy they won't return.<ref>[[The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co.1970.</ref>

==Book 4: [[The Silver Chair]]==

==Book 4: [[The Silver Chair]]==

'''(Sixth in Internal Chronology)''' Eustace and his school friend, Jill Pole, go to Narnia where Aslan gives them the task of finding Old Caspian's son, Prince Rillian.  Aslan gives them specific instructions to follow so they might find the Prince.  They, along with the marshwiggle, Puddleglum, search the lands sometimes following, sometimes forgetting Aslan's instructions.  They eventually find the Prince underground and held prisoner.  They free him and fight a battle with a dangerous serpent.  They return to Narnia where Rillian arrives in time to see his father Caspian die.  Aslan then sends the children home.<ref> [[The Silver Chair ]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

'''(Sixth in Internal Chronology)''' Eustace and his school friend, Jill Pole, go to Narnia where Aslan gives them the task of finding Old Caspian's son, Prince Rillian.  Aslan gives them specific instructions to follow so they might find the Prince.  They, along with the marshwiggle, Puddleglum, search the lands sometimes following, sometimes forgetting Aslan's instructions.  They eventually find the Prince underground and held prisoner.  They free him and fight a battle with a dangerous serpent.  They return to Narnia where Rillian arrives in time to see his father Caspian die.  Aslan then sends the children home.<ref>[[The Silver Chair]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

==Book 5: [[The Horse and His Boy]]==

==Book 5: [[The Horse and His Boy]]==

'''(Third in Internal Chronology)''' This story is set back in the time when the original 4 children (Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy) rule in Narnia as kings and queens.  The setting is to the south of Narnia, Calormene, where we meet Shasta, a young boy who is treated as a slave by his 'father.'  When he learns that the old man isn't really his father, he makes a daring escape with the talking war horse Bree.  Later on he meets up and travels with Aravis, a young royal girl running from a forced marriage, and her talking mare, Hwin.  They travel across the deserts of Calormene and end up racing to Narnia and their ally, Archenland, to warn them of a Calormene invasion.  They arrive in time and conquer the invaders. To his surprise, Shasta finds he is a twin son of the king of Archenland, and marries Aravis "so as to go on (arguing and making up) more conveniently."<ref> [[The Horse and His Boy]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co.1970. p.216. </ref>

'''(Third in Internal Chronology)''' This story is set back in the time when the original 4 children (Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy) rule in Narnia as kings and queens.  The setting is to the south of Narnia, Calormene, where we meet Shasta, a young boy who is treated as a slave by his 'father.'  When he learns that the old man isn't really his father, he makes a daring escape with the talking war horse Bree.  Later on he meets up and travels with Aravis, a young royal girl running from a forced marriage, and her talking mare, Hwin.  They travel across the deserts of Calormene and end up racing to Narnia and their ally, Archenland, to warn them of a Calormene invasion.  They arrive in time and conquer the invaders. To his surprise, Shasta finds he is a twin son of the king of Archenland, and marries Aravis "so as to go on (arguing and making up) more conveniently."<ref>[[The Horse and His Boy]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co.1970. p.216.</ref>

==Book 6: [[The Magician's Nephew]]==

==Book 6: [[The Magician's Nephew]]==

'''(First in Internal Chronology)''' This story goes back to the original creation of Narnia and how the White Witch first came (she is called Queen Jadis.)  It includes two children, Digory and Polly, who are tricked into entering other worlds by Digory's Uncle Andrew.  They release the witch from her own world and bring her (along with Uncle Andrew, a London cabby, and a horse) into what would become Narnia.  Aslan creates Narnia and commands Digory to heal the hurt he has started.  In the end, Aslan returns the children to England and gives Digory some medicine to heal his dying mother. <ref> [[The Magician's Nephew]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1970. </ref>

'''(First in Internal Chronology)''' This story goes back to the original creation of Narnia and how the White Witch first came (she is called Queen Jadis.)  It includes two children, Digory and Polly, who are tricked into entering other worlds by Digory's Uncle Andrew.  They release the witch from her own world and bring her (along with Uncle Andrew, a London cabby, and a horse) into what would become Narnia.  Aslan creates Narnia and commands Digory to heal the hurt he has started.  In the end, Aslan returns the children to England and gives Digory some medicine to heal his dying mother.<ref>[[The Magician's Nephew]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

==Book 7: [[The Last Battle]]==

==Book 7: [[The Last Battle]]==

'''(Seventh and Final in Internal Chronology)''' The end of Narnia comes in this book.  A evil ape, Shift, convinces a gullible donkey, Puzzle, to dress up in a lion's suit and pretend to be the great lion Aslan.  The beasts of Narnia are thus deceived and enslaved by Shift, allowing the Calormenes to invade Narnia.  Tirian, the true king of Narnia, is imprisoned but is freed by Jill and Eustace, who help mount a last ditch attack on the ape and the Calormenes.  They are outnumbered and the evil Calormene god, Tash, enters Narnia, and takes in a stable where Eustace, Jill and the King are thrown.  Fortunately Tash is cast out by High King Peter, who has appeared with Edmund, Lucy, Digory, and Polly (Susan no longer being a friend of Narnia) to witness Narnia's end.  Aslan ends Narnia and leads all good creatures to a new Narnia, and out of the shadowlands. The children then learn that they all died in a railway accident and that they will remain there happily ever after. <ref> [[The Last Battle]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillam Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

'''(Seventh and Final in Internal Chronology)''' The end of Narnia comes in this book.  A evil ape, Shift, convinces a gullible donkey, Puzzle, to dress up in a lion's suit and pretend to be the great lion Aslan.  The beasts of Narnia are thus deceived and enslaved by Shift, allowing the Calormenes to invade Narnia.  Tirian, the true king of Narnia, is imprisoned but is freed by Jill and Eustace, who help mount a last ditch attack on the ape and the Calormenes.  They are outnumbered and the evil Calormene god, Tash, enters Narnia, and takes in a stable where Eustace, Jill and the King are thrown.  Fortunately Tash is cast out by High King Peter, who has appeared with Edmund, Lucy, Digory, and Polly (Susan no longer being a friend of Narnia) to witness Narnia's end.  Aslan ends Narnia and leads all good creatures to a new Narnia, and out of the shadowlands. The children then learn that they all died in a railway accident and that they will remain there happily ever after.<ref>[[The Last Battle]] by C.S. Lewis, Macmillam Publishing Co. 1970.</ref>

==Conservative Themes==

==Conservative Themes==

*'''Criticism of atheism''' - In ''The Last Battle,'' the protagonists encounter a group of dwarfs.  When Puzzle the donkey is revealed as a fraud, they reject the entire concept of Aslan, denying that he exists.  They stubbornly refuse to accept even the most blatant evidence of his existence; when he growls at them, they claim that it's "done with a machine," echoing the liberal tendency to idolize technology and science over God.

*'''Criticism of atheism''' - In ''The Last Battle,'' the protagonists encounter a group of dwarfs.  When Puzzle the donkey is revealed as a fraud, they reject the entire concept of Aslan, denying that he exists.  They stubbornly refuse to accept even the most blatant evidence of his existence; when he growls at them, they claim that it's "done with a machine," echoing the liberal tendency to idolize technology and science over God.

*'''Criticism of public schools''' - In both ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'' and ''The Silver Chair'', Lewis describes Eustace Scrubb's school--a "progressive" school where the students are allowed to run wild and disrespect for rules, traditions, and faith is encouraged.  Needless to say, the school is not presented in a favorable light; Scrubb's fairly despicable personality in ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'' is presented as being largely a result of his time at this school (and his atheist parents.)

*'''Criticism of public schools''' - In both ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'' and ''The Silver Chair'', Lewis describes Eustace Scrubb's school—a "progressive" school where the students are allowed to run wild and disrespect for rules, traditions, and faith is encouraged.  Needless to say, the school is not presented in a favorable light; Scrubb's fairly despicable personality in ''The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'' is presented as being largely a result of his time at this school (and his atheist parents.)

*'''The value of faith''' - On numerous occasions, the elder Pevensie siblings ignore Lucy, confident that their "superior knowledge" will lead them to the correct decision.  Almost invariably, they turn out to be wrong; Lucy, with her unwavering faith, turns out to be correct time and time again, demonstrating that knowledge and experience without faith are of little value.  Fortunately, the elder Pevensies are usually humble enough to admit this when it happens.

*'''The value of faith''' - On numerous occasions, the elder Pevensie siblings ignore Lucy, confident that their "superior knowledge" will lead them to the correct decision.  Almost invariably, they turn out to be wrong; Lucy, with her unwavering faith, turns out to be correct time and time again, demonstrating that knowledge and experience without faith are of little value.  Fortunately, the elder Pevensies are usually humble enough to admit this when it happens.