BETRAYAL & FORGIVENESS
April 3rd, 2020
Betrayal and Forgiveness is a huge theme in 'the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. Down below are a few of our observations on this theme.
WHAT ABOUT IT?
This theme occurred all throughout the novel, practically in every chapter! We're going to be highlighting a few that we think are very important. Some of these statements are previews of what is featured in our podcast.
CHAPTER 3
In Chapter 3, Edmund pleads for Lucy's forgiveness when he enters the world of Narnia, showing him that Lucy wasn't making up a story. Edmund quotes, "I say Lu! I'm sorry I didn't believe you. I see you were right all along. Make it Pax"(30). Pax means to forgive and forget so this is where the theme comes in.
CHAPTER 5
In Chapter 5, Edmund betrays poor Lucy by lying to Peter and Susan as he denies the fact that he travelled to Narnia. Edmund says to them, "Oh, yes, Lucy and I have been playing- pretending that all her story about a country in the wardrobe is true. Just for fun, of course. There's nothing there really"(45).
CHAPTER 8
In Chapter 8, Edmund betrays all of his siblings. He left them to go to the White Witch, all for some Turkish Delight. ' "Don't you understand?" said Mr. Beaver. "He's gone to her, to the White Witch. He has betrayed us all" ' (84).
CHAPTER 11
In Chapter 11, Edmund has been 'betrayed' by the White Witch, or at least in his mind. The White Witch promised to make him King and give him lots of Turkish Delight. This obviously did not happen. When Edmund asked if he could in fact have some Turkish Delight, the White Witch responded with, "Silence, fool!" (111).
