... of Emith's, is undoubtedly one of the most inspirational and important events in the life and career of C.S. Lewis. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is full of characters, actions, and events that symbolize Christian ideas, themes, symbols, or figures and for older readers allude to the passion of Christ. The first and most evident is the Lion Aslan. "The royal nature of Aslan (Christ) emerges first, for he is the son of the Emperor, (the Father)... We also learn that Aslan is ... not "safe"; he is not a tame lion. This ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School