... up and hopes to get his own back by egging on that horrible Tisroc to plot his own sons death." (133) While berating the aristocracy is one way that Lewis has chosen to reinforce his dislike of the idea of royalty, he also glorifies those who are born into simplicity for the same ... more inner strength than a noble war horse. At this instance, a new light is shed on Shasta, While the light of fascination with the aristocracy is dimmed. While the Hermit is more of an enigma, his philanthropy is evident from the moment he is introduced into the story. He appears just as Hwin and Aravis ar...

• Word Count: 1047
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... horse and his boy and how they traveled to a mystical land called Narnia. Being chased by lions, meeting new people, and finding one's true identity is what a boy named Shasta discovered is his great adventure. One day Shasta was working when a man, a Tarkaan, came upon him and his father, Arsheesh, and demanded shelter and food ... from them. Bree the Tarkaan's horse said to Shasta, "I come from a land where talking animals roam and everyone is free. It is ruled by two kings and two queens who are very generous." Also, Bree persuaded Shasta to join him and escape to Narnia. At this Shas...

• Word Count: 670
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... horse and his boy and how they traveled to a mystical land called Narnia. Being chased by lions, meeting new people, and finding one's true identity is what a boy named Shasta discovered is his great adventure. One day Shasta was working when a man, a Tarkaan, came upon him and his father, Arsheesh, and demanded shelter and food ... from them. Bree the Tarkaan's horse said to Shasta, "I come from a land where talking animals roam and everyone is free. It is ruled by two kings and two queens who are very generous." Also, Bree persuaded Shasta to join him and escape to Narnia. At this Shas...

• Word Count: 626
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School