Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Prince Caspian Challenge--Week One, Chapters One and Two
Week One
Hope you all enjoyed digging into the first two chapters of Prince Caspian! I assumed all of you were already familiar with The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe--movie or book. Likewise, you by now know Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy fairly well. There's nothing better than having great character return to a book, huh?
Chapter One
The Island
Thus far, the story has focused on the four Pevensie children. They are a year older, of course, then in LWW. Do they seem any older to you? How so? Changed any?
I think the first chapter really illustrates that, although older, and perhaps more mature, they are still the same old Pevensie children we grew to love in LWW. For instance, who was the first to feel the call of magic into Narnia? Yes, that would be Lucy-- the one who believed first in Narnia; the ever faithful, as we will really see later on in Prince Caspian. Who first identified it as magic? That would be Edmund. That's another key point. That comes to my first question that I would like to ask to propel you into the discussion:Why do you think Edmund first identified the "pull" as magic? Can you relate this to our own lives?
What about the other children? Susan--remember Susan, the practical, cautious Susan of LWW? That Susan is back, still the same. She points out the necessities--where will they get food? She is the one to remind Edmund and Lucy to wear their shoes. Devin Brown calls Susan a "chronic worrier." True--and we will see this more later on; just something to keep in mind.
Another question:Lucy asks Peter if he thinks they are back in Narnia when they first find themselves in the woods. Peter answered, "It might be anywhere." Do you remember the sense of wonder Lucy felt when she first stepped through the wardrobe into Narnia the first time? Do you feel this awe when the children arrive in Narnia here? Why, or why not? This is something we will come back to when we are further introduced into the world of Narnia as it is now.
Finally, did you notice the order of the children's realization that they were being pulled out of the train station? What was it? Does this order have any significance, based on what we know about the children?
Chapter Two
The Ancient Treasure House
Peter's logic is what really showed them where they were. He's a smart cookie, that one is. I know Susan has kind have had the rap for being the logical one (especially in the film) but I really see it as Peter, as well. I think part of it has to do with being the oldest--he's got to be practical. Keep this in mind as well, because it's something that will be central to the story later on.
The children have been in Narnia now all day. Do you see them changing and growing even just since they arrived in the morning? How, and why?
Doesn't the Treasure Chamber sound pretty glorious? Each of the children found their Christmas gift that was given to them in LWW. All except Edmund, that is. He had not received one, because he was betraying the others with the White Witch at the time. Why do you think it was so important to C.S. Lewis that Edmund did not receive a gift, even later, and thus had no special tool when returning to Narnia in Prince Caspian? Do you think this relates to us in our world?
Lastly, we find Susan's horn is missing. Apparently, it was lost when she left Narnia. Ideas on the horn? (if you've read it before, don't give it away!)
Remember, I encourage you to dig deeper than the few questions I'd appreciate if you could start with here. Anything that enters your mind when reading, feel free to post!
Assignment: Read chapters Three and Four
By the way, over the weekend I got to go to my brand new Family Chrisitan Stores and check out all the new Prince Caspian tie in book merchandise (and I went to Toys R Us and got to check out the action figures). Pretty neat stuff--lots of never before seen pictures in the various books (two I Can Read books, the movie storybook, the novel with movie pictures). Worth seeing if you happen to be at a store....
Comments
Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by carygrant19
That's so wierd and cool. We ARE so much alike! What were the odds of the whole Mutiny thing? Yeah, if you've ever seen Gone With the Wind (I have a bunch of times) that would be wierd to see him without a mustache. GWTW is definitely worth watching!
My dad doesn't know if he could watch Doris Day in a serious role, but I'll tell him you think she was good. (She was in an extremely corny musical called 'Calamity Jane' once and I guessed it's prejudiced us.) But it's coming from Netflix in a few days and we'll watch it and I'll tell ya.
We'll have to get Mutiny again!
Oh and by the way, I'm still working on the first two chapters of Caspian but I will comment later and answer the questions! :)
Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by carygrant19
I know, I know, I already posted a ginormous comment, but I couldn't resist. Remember I was reading 'Rebecca' by Daphne DuMaurier? Well, I adored it and I highly recommend it to you! It was made into a movie, co-directed by Alfred Hitchcock (!) and starring Laurence Olivier (!!) Read the book first though, it makes the ending so much more sad and beautiful. So anyway. I guess that's it but it's really soooooo good so you should try it!
Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by giftedgirl
Hey!
Ooo.... Prince Caspian sounds like a good book.... I'll have to get it at the library. :-)
Hugs,
Becca
Monday, March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sharla88
I think Edmund felt the magic first because he was the first to be critical in the LWW so he is more apt to belive now.
When the children first get to Narnia they (to me ) don't seem very inthusiastc, they seem sort of dazed there not in a hurry to find Cair Paravel they go out in the water. If I had been a queen of Narnia and I thought I was back I would want to see what happend while I was away!
Peater was the first to notice the pulling. I think him having been High King had a tiny bit of a closer attachment to Narnia. The orders of the others was by age I guess.
Yes with them being in Narnia they start speaking differently, Susan says " that other place, oh I mean England"!!!!! So I would say there was a deffinate change.
well I've read this befor so I think I know whats up with Susans horn so I won't say ;)
Thankyou!!
GB~
sharla~
Monday, March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lotrsavvy
Oooh, haha.
Oh wow, my dad would love that. lol
Jennifer
Monday, March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
What a cool project! We need to read through these books again. I think my kids would enjoy your questions too! Especially my 8yo who analyzes and questions everything!
Thank you for your prayers and encouragment of my on my blog. I do appreciate it.
I hope this isn't rude to ask, but I wondered if either of your siblings with DS were adopted. I've pondered and prayed about this for our family and only know one other person who has adopted a child with DS.
You seem like a really neat and special person.
Bless you!
Leslie
Monday, March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Oh wow, you keep posting a bunch of cool pictures of CON. You're getting me too excited! LOL
Anyway, I don't know if you saw my note on my Impressions post about having music that was instrumental or from a movie on your blog, but I think that's fine. I was talking about secular singers who are very ungodly and bands who write songs about things like their girlfriends and other pointless songs that don't having anything to with glorifying God. :)
Love
MJ
Monday, March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chris
yeah wow i've read that book so many times--but i should read it again...i wish i had it here at school! can't wait for the movie
Monday, March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Striker
Oh, I know why Susan's horn wasn't there! Well, I guess I won't spoil it for those who are actually reading the book right now.... ;)
~Striker
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - CrossView
Posted by Anonymous
Just popping in to say that we have finished the first 2 chapters, M'am!
I'm going to try to pop back here tomorrow for the questions...
We're loving it! Even the 18-yr old who read it oh-so-many-years ago... =D
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BlogBoy
RYC: Yeah, I bet you are right. But I'm not one of them! Lol. ;)
Yes, I did write the script, actually I wrote all three of the scripts. :P Too bad the mods had to shut it down. :(
Eric
Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Seth
1. He knew it was magic because he recognized magic a lot because he ate magical things! (Turkish Delight).
2. It seems fifty-fifty. They are half surprised and half thinking it is normal, because they've been in these kind of situations before.
3. Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan. Lucy was the first one to know there was a Narnia, and Edmund was the second. Peter probably believed third. Then there was Susan.
4. First of all, because there is either some magic in the air of Narnia or Aslan himself making them be able to do things they could do when they were grown ups.
5. It was important that Ed didn't get a gift because he was with the White Witch and that would have been odd if Father Christmas would have driven to the White Witch's castle and given him a sword. It's almost his own fault that he didn't get a gift.
Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Earthling
1. I think Edmund identified the pull because he had the most experience with magic. He didn't feel the pull first, but he realized it was magic first. He dealt with magic more than any of the other kids, not because of the magic in Narnia, but because of his dealings with the White Witch. He was under her spell for a long time. In our own lives....if we have experience with evil (although of course the magic Ed feels here is not evil) we can recognize it clearly. Actually that's true with anything, including here....Edmund experienced evil magic and can now recognize the good forms more clearly. Evil teaches us a lesson and helps us to see what is good better.
2. I don't feel this awe or wonder in Narnia this time around. It seems so ordinary, any place as Peter said. Why? When the children first went to Narnia, it was under the control of the White Witch. It was enchanted. What is wrong with Narnia now? We'll find out later!
3. It was Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan. Lucy of courser was always the one with the "most faith" and who went to Narnia first, but more importantly, believed in it first. Edmund was second in going to Narnia, but he also was the one who truly experienced Narnia in a different way. His trials gave him more faith. Peter would come next, because if you know what happened to Susan...won't give it away, but if you know I'll let you imagine!
4. I think they are changing. They are becoming more and more like their "adult" selves as they were when they were last in Narnia. Peter is already becoming more kingly, as we see when he finds his sword. They are still half children, but they have definitely matured. The way they talk is more royal and of course their reasoning is more grown up. You can also see them actually being transported back to Narnia as they used to know it--remember when the sound of Susan's bow string brought back all those memories? Another thing is that they already seem to be almost forgetting their home on earth. It actually took Susan a second to remember the name of England. Neat!
5. Edmund didn't get a gift because at the time he was engaged in sin. If he had gotten a gift, his consequences for being with the White Witch would not be so severe. It is a constant reminder of his transgressions. C.S. Lewis recognized the fact that, although here a minor thing, that our choices will affect us, even 1300 years later! :)
Monday, April 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MaidenCapitolaBallot
sorry it took me so long to answer these questions!
Yes, I could tell the children had changed and grown. Lucy was still little enough to have that since of wonder, and she seemed to be the most delighted to be back. Edmund I would say was the second most glad, now he could actually enjoy his time there! Peter seems more grown up in that he was more concerned on what they would need to do. Susan even seems more grown up and was looking after Lucy and Edmund who would have left their shoes behind.
I am not sure I understood the pull so or about Ed noticing that it was magic before the others.
Yes, there did seem to be awe when they entered Narnia again, though not like the first time I thought. They knew about Narnia this time.
Yes. I could tell they where growing while in Narnia. They did not seem to argue as much, well until later. More serious and things like that.
Hmm, Ed's gift. Wouldn't it be like, a sort of punishment for turning trator and a reminder to help him remember how he had changed?
I cannot tell about the horn either as I have already read it before :)
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