It’s Lucy that crawls through the wardrobe first and discovers Narnia. A character which fits this archetype perfectly is Lucy. That great change usually is the instigator for the hero’s journey. Just as the name entails, the Herald is the character who brings about a great change in the story. He trusts that his lessons will guide them into accomplishing their goals and completing the hero’s journey. Like many great mentors, once his teaching is through, Aslan leaves the siblings. He is the wise lion who guides the siblings through their journey and helps them grow into their new roles as Kings and Queens.
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They act as a guide to lead our heroes to reach their full potential.
Mentors are often wise men and women who lend advice to the heroes on their journey. The figure of the mentor is often as old as the archetype itself. In the end, it’s Peter who slays the Shadow and frees Narnia (thanks to the assistance of his siblings). They show honorable and loving characteristics as they try to free Narnia from the White Witch. Each sibling goes through their own hero’s journey which develops their character. In this case, Narnia has four major heroes: the Pevensie siblings. The Hero often exhibits admirable characteristics that the audience can identify with and is the one to defeat the Shadow. The archetype of the hero is typically the main character who experiences growth through the story, i.e. We took some of our favorite characters from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and identified which trope(s) they embody-and the important role they serve in literature. They serve to keep the plot rolling and add some extra twists into the novel.
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The Narnia series heavily relies on character tropes that are prominent in literature throughout time. To celebrate C.S Lewis’ most recognized characters, we’re exploring their important roles in literature.
They are soon named Peter the Magnificent, Susan the Gentle, Edmund the Just, and Lucy the Valiant. With the help of the ancient and wise Aslan, the children learn to face their fears and do what’s right. They meet friendly fawns and other creatures on their journey, but also encounter dangerous beings such as the White Witch. It tells the story of four siblings that discover the magical world of Narnia. Lewis is the author of one of the most iconic series in literature, the Chronicles of Narnia, with The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe as the first book in the series.