What Is The Significance Of The Metaphors In The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe

Through The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the author uses metaphors to suggest a likeness between the characters in the story and Christianity. Christian symbols of sacrificing the innocent, defeating evil and the resurrection of good are shown through the characters’ actions, emotions, and personalities. The characters that convey Christianity are Aslan, who represents Jesus Christ, the White Witch, who represents Satan, and four children who represent apostles of Jesus. Those children are Susan, Peter, Lucy, and Edmond. The children are referred to as the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, which is another connection to Christianity throughout The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Although many believe that Christianity isn't shown

The author uses metaphors to show that Aslan's life is a portrayal of Jesus' life when he is sacrificed and dies. This is similar to Jesus, who was nailed to the cross and killed in front of the people of Israel. Aslan was tied down to the Stone Table, and killed by the White Witch, in front of Susan, Lucy, and the White Witch's Army. The Stone Table is significant because it represents the 10 Commandments that were given to Moses by God. When the Stone Table broke, that represents the tearing of the Veil of the Temple of Jerusalem. When Jesus and Aslan knew they were about to die, neither one of them put up a fight. They both accepted what was happening and knew they were doing the right thing for their

Aslan agreed that in exchange for his life, Edmund, the traitor, would be saved, and so would Narnia and its people. Edmund represents Judas, who betrayed Jesus, just like Edmund betrayed his siblings and Aslan. Aslan had to die because the deep magic demands that all traitors be handed over to the White Witch for execution. This is similar to hell and heaven. People who sin are condemned to hell and are tortured by the devil for eternity. The people who live a sinless life go to heaven, and are rewarded with an eternal life in heaven with God. Hell is with the White Witch, and heaven is free in Narnia. Aslan's purpose is to free all the souls that the White Witch took, similar to how Jesus died, so that we could have our sins forgiven and our souls to receive an endless life in heaven. After Aslan died, Susan and Lucy thought it was all over, and they were going to be taken by the White Witch. But then suddenly, Aslan rose, and became stronger than ever. Jesus resurrected just like this, and was found by two women, just like Lucy and Susan. When Aslan resurrected, there was a sense of relief and comfort that the girls felt. Similar to how the Israelites felt when Jesus came back. The people now have their leader back, and will be saved from evil. Once Aslan beat death, he had to go to war with the White Witch and her