The Magician's Nephew

HOMEWORK DUE TODAY:

  • Read The Magician's Nephew and complete the workbook questions

  • Watch short animated summary video

  • Review, Discuss and analyze The Magician's Nephew

  • Watch the Review and Analysis Book Review

Jadis Part 1


Digory &
C.S. Lewis


While you read "The Magician's Nephew" you will focus on 4 world view questions:

1. IN NARNIA IS THERE A GOD...AND IF SO...WHAT IS HE LIKE?

a. Does any one character represent God? b. If so, who? and what are His attributes?

2. WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THE NARNIAN UNIVERSE?

a. Was Narnia created or did it always exist? b. What is the interconnection between Narnia and our world?

3. WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF EVIL IN NARNIA?

a. Does evil exist in Narnia? b. Was evil part of the creation itself or did it enter from some other source?

4. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF HISTORY?

a. Is there a beginning...and an end to history? b. Is there a visible and invisible portion?

THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

GOD

Creator

All-powerful

Knows future

Has a purpose and plan for creation

Gives guidance and direction

Fatherly

Good

Eternal

Personal yet mysterious

Involved in the affairs of man

Personal

Beautiful

Holy

Caring and loving

Wise

Knows what's best

Makes the rules

ASLAN


UNIVERSE

The Biblical view

Creation event

Natural vs Spiritual

Dumb vs talking


in the world of narnia


THE NATURE OF EVIL

The Biblical View


jadis in the world of narnia


for next week:

1. ASAP go take the Class Reflection Survey.

2. Read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and complete the workbook questions .

NOTE: As you read each chapter and complete the questions keep in mind you are also filling out the charts at the end of each chapter. This information on these charts will be used later to complete your next major essay assignment.