Monday, March 12, 2007
The Lion, The Whitch, and the Wardrobe
ok so i have to say that i was not really into reading this book in the begining. i'm not sure if it was because i knew the movie came out and i never wanted to see the movie, so i had pre-concived notions about the whole story line, or if i just thought i could not get into it. actually, i know it was a combination of both. i just remember thinking that it was all a little to make believe for me and that there was no way i could possibly like this story. well, then the book was assigned for this class so i thought wat the heck... i began to read it and was imideately intrigued by the story ( which i believe has a lot to do with how C.S. Lewis writes his stories) , there was a certian feeling of suspence and needing to know what was going to happen next. in class we talked about how this could possibly relate to religion and at first i did not really think it could but after completely finishing the book and thinking about what was said in class, i realize now that it has more to do with religion then i had originally thought. i do believe that even if it was not intentional, there are definately some very strong biblical comparisons in this story. i am definately not the type to read a book and search for the hidden meaning, but i suppose this one was pretty clear. it was an interesting thing to know and look for while finishing this book. over all it was a wonderful book and it made me want to finish the series!
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i have to admit, i actually enjoy reading this book. i didn't think i was going to enjoy it because it is made for the younger kids. i've heard my little sisters talk about it, but i never thought it would interest me. i'm glad i got the chance to sit down and read this book. i find it strange that there's two different worlds, but at the same time, it's kinda interesting.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
I have always enjoyed this book, I think the movie flowed very well with the book. The story of Alice in Wonderland, An Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and even Peter Pan had always made me sad for the families that were left behind, while everyone of these characters were in another land. Finally I did not have this sense of sadness in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, for lewis had written the story in such a way that the only family to be concerned about were all in the same other world. Therefore I was really able to enjoy and escape into this book. I too have not read all of Lewis's series, but eventually I will.
As far as Zipes opinion, I am sure he would find that there is a bit of a religious undertone to the story, and he would find fault in that of course it seem impossible to please this man.
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