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The Chronicles of Narnia (view source)
Revision as of 20:55, October 28, 2009
, 20:55, October 28, 2009→Conservative Themes: Clarified points on the value of faith and the different expectations for boys and girls.
*'''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. 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.
*'''Distinct gender roles''' - It is repeatedly made clear that the expectations are different for the male and female protagonists of the story. Susan and Lucy are both told that Aslan "does not mean for them to be in battle." On the other hand, both Peter and Edmund are expected to defend their sisters, if need be. However, this does not mean that Susan and Lucy are regarded as worthless; the series simply acknowledges that their role is different, but equally valuable. For example, although Lucy is not called on to fight, she is called on to save her brother and many of the other fallen warriors after the battle, a crucial task.
== Religious Criticisms ==
== Religious Criticisms ==