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From: Dearlake at aol.com <Dearlake>
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:40:06 EST
In a message dated 11/27/2004 7:42:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, MGilpatrick at ci.walla-walla.wa.us writes: As a child, I was mostly aware that Lewis trashed female persons at every turn.
My feminist consciousness seems to have been of an early nature.
=======================Mary Ann, I'm surpprised to hear that. I know that even in the Narnia series the character of Lucy is shown to be brave and as a heroine in parts. I loved that series..Actually I need to read it again. I think his views may have been part of that time of history as well...a male dominated society, where women didn't speak out as much. AMy
Hey Everyone! What do you think about C.S. Lewis's Narnia series. Do you think that children grasp the Christianity aspects, or is it just fantasy to them? As a child, I was focused more on Aslan's majesty than his Christ-like characteristics. Also, Harry Potter is often criticized for its use of sorcery, even though it is not religion based, so why do the magical elements in the Narnia series escape similar criticism. There is tons of magical elements within its pages. Is it just timing and marketing, or is there something else in the style it is written in?
=======================Michelle, I think it has to do with the main undertones in both series. There is a difference, although I enjoy both. The narnia series shows a clear definition in what is "good" vs "evil", whereas in the Harry Potter series there seem to be more blurred lines. Also, you have to consider the two authors and where they come from. The Narnia series have a much clearer "moral message" (if you want to think of it that way) whereas the Potter series may have messages in it, but they are not the main point of it... That's just my opinion and view of it, but they are both fascinating series. Lewis's Narnia series is pure genius to me tho. Amy Moreno
Amy Cullings Moreno-Illustrator www.illustrationsbyamy.com
Received on Sat 27 Nov 2004 07:40:06 PM CST
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:40:06 EST
In a message dated 11/27/2004 7:42:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, MGilpatrick at ci.walla-walla.wa.us writes: As a child, I was mostly aware that Lewis trashed female persons at every turn.
My feminist consciousness seems to have been of an early nature.
=======================Mary Ann, I'm surpprised to hear that. I know that even in the Narnia series the character of Lucy is shown to be brave and as a heroine in parts. I loved that series..Actually I need to read it again. I think his views may have been part of that time of history as well...a male dominated society, where women didn't speak out as much. AMy
Hey Everyone! What do you think about C.S. Lewis's Narnia series. Do you think that children grasp the Christianity aspects, or is it just fantasy to them? As a child, I was focused more on Aslan's majesty than his Christ-like characteristics. Also, Harry Potter is often criticized for its use of sorcery, even though it is not religion based, so why do the magical elements in the Narnia series escape similar criticism. There is tons of magical elements within its pages. Is it just timing and marketing, or is there something else in the style it is written in?
=======================Michelle, I think it has to do with the main undertones in both series. There is a difference, although I enjoy both. The narnia series shows a clear definition in what is "good" vs "evil", whereas in the Harry Potter series there seem to be more blurred lines. Also, you have to consider the two authors and where they come from. The Narnia series have a much clearer "moral message" (if you want to think of it that way) whereas the Potter series may have messages in it, but they are not the main point of it... That's just my opinion and view of it, but they are both fascinating series. Lewis's Narnia series is pure genius to me tho. Amy Moreno
Amy Cullings Moreno-Illustrator www.illustrationsbyamy.com
Received on Sat 27 Nov 2004 07:40:06 PM CST
