Name: ___________________________________ PLOT DIAGRAM Period: _____________ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis CLIMAX RISING ACTION FALLING ACTION RESOLUTION/CONCLUSION EXPOSITION / INTRODUCTION Theme: ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ SYMBOLISM When C.S. Lewis wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, he intended for Narnia to be a fictional representation of the world as it is documented in the books of the Holy Bible. Lewis wanted to tell the story of Christianity from a fantasy perspective in order to appeal to and reach children of varying ages and adult non-believers. The Chronicles of Narnia is a compilation of stories with Christian themes and characters that symbolize individuals and events presented in the Holy Bible. Directions: Match the characters and events created by C.S. Lewis with biblical people, places, and events. _____ 1. Aslan A. a Christian’s desire to be with Jesus _____ 2. White Witch B. the promise of ruling and being with Jesus for Eternity _____ 3. temptation & sin C. the Battle of Armageddon _____ 4. Edmund D. life after death for Christian believers _____ 5. the gifts from Father Christmas E. Jesus Christ, the Savior coming to take back his kingdom _____ 6. Stone Table F. victory over sin and death through belief in God _____ 7. Peter, Susan, & Lucy seeking Aslan’s help G. Mary and Martha at the tomb of Jesus _____ 8. Peter’s victory over the wolf H. Satan, “The Evil One” _____ 9. Aslan giving his life for Edmund I. Turkish Delight _____ 10. Susan & Lucy crying over Aslan J. Edmund’s conversion from evil to Christianity _____ 11. Aslan comes back to life K. Jesus sacrificing his life for sinners _____ 12. Aslan’s discussion with Edmund L. tools Jesus gives to help Christians fight sin and evil _____ 13. Longing to see Aslan M. an individual as a sinner and an individual with a new life through Christ _____ 14. reversal of the stone statue curse N. the resurrection of Christ _____ 15. Aslan’s final confict with & defeat of the White Witch O. Calvary and the cross _____ 16. Peter, Susan, Edmund, & Lucy reigning P. praying to Jesus
