Aslan
If you don't catch the hints earlier in the work (check out Aslan's analysis in the "Characters" section more on this), you will have better luck seeing Aslan's symbolic nature when he raises King...
Green-ness
The color green brings a complex set of associations to mind for a modern reader. These days, the most prominent one is the green that declares something ecologically friendly. But recycling and su...
Serpent
We're just going to say it: Garden of Eden. Whenever you see a snake—and especially if it's called a serpent—it's very likely a shout-out to Adam and Eve and that pesky little creature that pro...
Light / Darkness
You probably already know the usual meanings that go with light or darkness in books and movies. Light generally represents life, goodness, mental clarity, and knowledge, whereas darkness connotes...
Water
The stream on Aslan's mountain has some curious properties. For one thing, it is unique. As Jill finds out, much to her dismay, the stream is the only running water on the mountain. But it also mak...