The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a classic children's fantasy novel written by C.S. Lewis. It was first published in 1950 and is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series. The story follows four siblings - Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy - who discover a magical wardrobe that leads them to the land of Narnia. In Narnia, they encounter a winter that has lasted for a hundred years, ruled by the White Witch, Jadis.
Open the door to a magical, family theatre adventure as the Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II) brings to life C.S. Lewis’ beloved tale, ‘The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’.
Filled with action, dance and sword-fighting, the adventure unfolds as the evil White Witch tries to keep Narnia in an endless icy winter and end the reign of Aslan, the Lion. She is the White Witch of a hundred years of winter, and never Christmas, who keeps every animal, tree and fantastic beast in an iron grip of fear and submission.
In Narnia, they encounter a winter that has lasted for a hundred years, ruled by the White Witch, Jadis. Jadis has cast a spell on Narnia, causing it to be in a perpetual state of winter with no Christmas. However, it is prophesized that when two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve come to Narnia, they will end the Witch's reign and bring about spring.
#WitchWeek2019 Day 1: the White Witch of Narnia
Laurie Welch goes on a ‘classic literature journey’ on her insightful blog Relevant Obscurity, and we’re so lucky that she here shares her thoughts on a memorable Narnian figure — one who’s cold as ice — in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, as well as helpfully listing four classic villainous traits for us.
Jadis, The White Witch of Narnia:
The Most High Villain
The White Witch of The Chronicles of Narnia, by C. S. Lewis, is the perfect villain of childhood nightmares. Her wickedness goes to the top of evil antagonists in fairy tales and books of fantasy. She is not even human, but the daughter of Lilith, Adam’s first wife and on the other side, of giants. She is physically large and powerful, cold-blooded and incredibly beautiful. Using all this to her favor as supreme ruler of Narnia, she is also known as The Imperial Majesty Jadis, Queen of Narnia, Chatelaine of Cair Paravel, Empress of the Lone Islands, etc …
Jadis is the ultimate manipulator of youthful weakness and vulnerability and delights in fear tactics, humiliation and physical punishment. She is the consummate lurer of sensitive, curious children with promises of power over others and worldly possessions. Her force is felt not only over the inhabitants of her realm, but the very environment in which they live. She is the White Witch of a hundred years of winter, “and never Christmas,” who keeps every animal, tree and fantastic beast in an iron grip of fear and submission. And would happily turn them into statues for her castle courtyard with her dreaded magic wand.
Jadis fears the prophecy that states when two Sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve find their way into Narnia and are crowned Kings and Queens, her rule will end and she will die. To prevent this her kingdom is full of spies instructed to turn them over to her immediately.
Why does Jadis have the whole of the Kingdom of Narnia in her thrall? What keeps the majority of creatures from banding together to fight against her rule? Why is it only when Aslan comes on the scene are the inhabitants of the land empowered to stop her?
Who: A family play with something for all ages — the old who remember the books from their youth and the young who are encountering this classic tale for the first time.
The Pevensie siblings learn about this prophecy and their role in fulfilling it. Lucy, the youngest, is the first to enter Narnia and meets Mr. Tumnus, a faun. He tells her about the White Witch and her evil reign over Narnia. When Lucy returns to the real world and tells her siblings about her adventures, only Edmund believes her. Out of curiosity and a desire for power, he follows Lucy into the wardrobe and is captured by the White Witch. Peter and Susan join forces with Aslan, the majestic lion and true king of Narnia, to rescue Edmund and ultimately defeat the White Witch. Aslan sacrifices himself to save Edmund, but is resurrected and leads an army of mythical creatures against the Witch's forces. With the help of Aslan, the Pevensie siblings are able to defeat the White Witch and bring about the end of her reign. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil. It is a beloved children's book that has captured the imaginations of readers for decades. The novel has been adapted into various forms of media, including a successful film series. It continues to be a timeless tale that both children and adults can enjoy..
Reviews for "The Lkon Witch and the Wardrobe: A Study in Character Development"
1) Anne - 1 star - The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe White Witch is a complete disappointment. The storytelling lacks depth and the characters are one-dimensional. The plot is confusing and disjointed, making it hard to follow along. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping fantasy tale.
2) John - 2 stars - I had high hopes for The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe White Witch, but it fell flat for me. The writing style was bland and uninspiring, making it difficult to become invested in the story. The characters were forgettable and lacked development, leaving me uninterested in their fate. Overall, it was a forgettable read that I wouldn't recommend.
3) Sarah - 1 star - The Lion Witch and the Wardrobe White Witch failed to capture my attention from the start. The pacing was slow and there were large chunks of unnecessary descriptions that added nothing to the story. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making the interactions between characters unrealistic. I struggled to finish this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.