Prince Caspian is a narrative about ecological hope in the face of human darkness.
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C.S. Lewis’s Vision of Ecological Hope (in Prince Caspian)
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Theories of Aslan’s Crucifixion
In which I discuss the nature of Aslan’s “crucifixion” in Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Does it put Lewis in a Calvinist camp or is there more to Aslan?
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C.S. Lewis Speaks for the Trees
Images of Trumpian assaults on nature can be found in C.S. Lewis’s The Last Battle, where we encounter horrific images of deforestation.
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Pentecost in Prince Caspian
Powerful images of Pentecost appear in both Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian.
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Is a Fair Election Fight Still Possible?
“Prince Caspian” has a fight that foregrounds the issues the U.S. confronts regarding free and fair elections.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged 2020 election, C.S. Lewis, GOP, J.R.R. Tolkien, January 6 insurrection, Lord of the Rings, voter suppression Comments closed
GOP Christians Summon Witch/Trump
A conservative Christian blogger argues that Christians supporting Trump are like Nikabrik in “Prince Caspian” wanting to conjure up the White Witch to save Narnia.
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For Core Standards, More Lit, Not Less
The Common Core State Standards deemphasize literature. In fact, we need more literature taught.
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