Comparisons in Narnia

C.S. Lewis is known to use his writing and his stories while incorporating his own morals and beliefs. As a child, my parents would read me the Narnia series, but it wasn't until recently when I realized all of the Christian parallels to the story, particularly from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. The main characters, Aslan and the White Witch, seem to parallel the relationship between God and the devil from the Christian religion. C.S. Lewis is a converted Christian, and purposefully has included his beliefs in his writings

In the Christian tradition, God is the Creator of the universe as well as the Superior being that reigns over all things. In the Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan personifies the God character of the story by breathing life into existence in The Magician's Nephew and serving as the one true King of Narnia. Opposite of Aslan is the White Witch, a character that personifies the devil. The White Witch, similar to the devil in the Christian religion, lies, manipulates, and is very deceitful. Her behavior is evident throughout the story, especially in her first interactions with Edmund. She tempts him with turkish delight in order for him to confess what he knows about his brothers and sisters.

Aslan and the White Witch also parallel the battle of good v. evil from the Christian religion. Both claim to be the one ruler of Narnia, but only one can be the true leader. Throughout the story, we see that Aslan reigns as the true King, and the White Witch lies about who she is.

-Emily Williamson