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To: Lane3 who wrote (153931)1/6/2006 5:54:03 PM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (1) of 793903
 
Lewis originally wanted to write a children's story, not a Christian allegory, but the symbolism is unavoidable. He considered it a "supposal", an answer to what would Christ be like if he lived in Narnia, but not a true allegory.

There were a ton of New Testament references, though. I don't know how anyone could miss "It is finished", or the torment of that walk up to the altar. Plus all the "come to me as children", or "once a king or queen of Narnia always one".

But it's also true that many mythologies make use of the resurrection theme, and it could just be a fun adventure also. It seems that it can be enjoyed in the same way opera is-- you may be informed enough to appreciate it on a level of motifs and soaring arias, or you may just get a kick out of watching Aida get walled up in a tomb.
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