sinbearer
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The deepest magic of all?
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Post by sinbearer on Jun 17, 2006 16:39:02 GMT -5
The Dark Island was an interesting, mysterious chapter. The imagery gave me chills. Especially the description of what happened at the height of their peril. "At first it looked like a cross, then it looked like an aeroplane, then it looked like a kite, and at last with a whirring of wings it was right overhead and was an albatross."
What did this mysterious bird represent?
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Post by Luthien of Narnia on Jun 19, 2006 9:49:28 GMT -5
Well, I believe the bird was Aslan, as it seems he can take many shapes, such as a lamb at the end of VotDT. He led them out of the darkness, much as he leads us in the same way. I think it is interesting that Lucy saw him, continuing the pattern of the earlier books. I don't have my book with me at the moment, but it always felt sad when it said that the crew didn't notice the albatross had disappeared.
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Post by sinbearer on Jun 20, 2006 11:55:33 GMT -5
He does take other shapes throughout doesn't he. Hmmmm....I never really have thought about that.
I just went and read it and it is true....the last sentence in The Dark Island chapter says, "But nobody noticed when the albatross had disapeared." I really think that totally gives it away...how many times does it mention in the Christian New Testament that Jesus slipped away unnoticed. It is kind of like Him but sad in a way....
It is pretty neat that even though you and I see all the Christian parallels in Narnia(that are there from Lewis' Christian heart), that it resonates so strongly of truth that those who have different world views find parallels to their beliefs too. I have seen that in my friends that aren't Christian, and as I've mentioned elsewhere, I think that is what gives Narnia such universal appeal.
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Post by DLF on Jul 26, 2006 12:25:06 GMT -5
I always thought what gave it away was where it said that Lucy heard him say, "Courage, Dear Heart" as he circled the mast.  I always liked this part in the book. To be rescued from nightmares by Aslan himself... |
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Post by Herenya on Aug 6, 2006 0:09:37 GMT -5
I realised what you were talking about when you made reference to the 'courage, dear heart' line. That is definately Aslan - I mean, it couldn't be anyone else! Who else would say that to Lucy?
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Post by sinbearer on Oct 14, 2006 20:14:32 GMT -5
That is a wonderful thought! To be rescued from nightmares by Aslan! I know a lot of people that pray every night for good dreams. So I think it really does happen. Of course it coes!
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