Narnia; the Myth and the Lie: Three

At last, we reach the end! In this post I will be wrapping up the last of the series of educational and enlightening articles on the highly controversial subject of did Lewis fib?

As I have shown in the last two accounts, the answer is quite clear. The evidence shows that Mr. Lewis did in fact spin the facts to make his version (and idea) of Narnia fit his purposes. And in doing so in my opinion, C. S. Lewis created one of the worlds greatest scripts made by mortal man. You see, I do not think C. S. Lewis was trying to be intentionally naughty when he twisted the evidence, and hid the facts, I believe that he saw a great story and allegory of a great king who had sent his son (Aslan) to take over all the world and rule it under the iron paw of his reign. The Lion would allegedly die and come back too life again. Years of toil and further hardships would come. Then finally, in the end, when things looked their “bleakest”, he, Aslan, would conquer the opposing forces in a “last battle” and leave them all to die in a world that would shortly be destroyed by a powerful explosion of a nearby star [on a serous note for once, read the Bible if you want to hear a real story about sacrifice & salvation].

A great story line, which makes a masterpiece come to life from the hand of a gifted author… If only it was a true storyline…

Let us continue our myth blasting…

7) The Beavers: One almost has to feel sorry for these little fellows… In the first day of the rebellion in Narnia, these poor little beasts (Mr. & Ms. Beaver) were chosen too escort the three children from the lamppost to the “stonetable” in order that they might meet Aslan to converse with him over the destruction of Narnia as it was know in those days. They, the beaver were not entirely without good in them. Up too the last moment of the children’s arrival, even till they lead them out of their riverside home (that was built by the queen may I add) they were divided in their minds of what to do. But when the decision came down to doing the right thing, informing the queen of the traitors, and the wrong decision, bringing the troublemakers to Aslan, they chose the appalling and inexcusable latter.

Generations of later beavers would curse that fateful day. Because, as a result of their breeds treachery, all beavers since that time in Narnia have been banned from working or having anything to do with the tourist industry. In addition, to add melancholy to misery, not a single beaver is ever spoken of or mentioned again in C. S. Lewis books.

It never had to be…

8) The Stone Table: The Stone Table was quite simply a big slab of stone that could be worth a lot to you if you like granite countertops… It is mostly remembered because BBC’s version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, dramatically portrayed it as a painted piece of glorified Styrofoam….

9) The Four Thrones at Cair Paravel: There are actually nine thrones. Let me say it brusquely; have you ever heard the word Supreme Court?… Five of the royal seats were conveniently dumped elsewhere to fit Aslans view of destiny (recent research suggests that the stone table (see above) could have been one of these missing thrones)…

10) Father Christmas: Only babies believe in Santa Claus, and - I need not go any further on this one…

And by the way – am I the only one who noticed that in the new movie the “PC” Father Christmas shouts when leaving on his sledge “Happy Holidays!” instead of the more intolerant M*r*y C**is*m*st…

Ok.... have fun... Bring it ON!

Much thanks to Walt Disney Pictures for the title picture.