The Usage of Symbols, Imagery, Allegory and Dreamlike Portrayals in C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and their Allusions

C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is a masterpiece that incorporates biblical themes and symbolism to convey profound meaning. The story revolves around four children named Ann, Martin, Rose, and Peter, who are relocated from London due to air raids. The story begins with a "continuous precipitation" that prompts the children to explore Narnia, where Lucy, a character reminiscent of John, is portrayed as a symbol of moral righteousness. The protagonist's name remains undisclosed in the novel Lion, but in The Magician's Nephew, it is revealed that the protagonist is Digory Kirke, a surname significant to Lewis. The children indirectly discover their path to Aslan's country through a church.

The story highlights the importance of storytelling and symbolism in conveying biblical truths. In the Chronicles of Narnia, the petrified beings are resurrected by the great lion, Aslan, symbolising the end of the Winter and the advent of Spring. The presence of talking beasts and centaurs and the transformation of ordinary people into kings and queens is another powerful example of Lewis' surrealistic symbolism. The children embrace Lewis' writings for their engrossing portrayals, depictions, and narrations. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis is a captivating literary work exploring fantasy, folklore, and thrill themes. The story revolves around the lion, Aslan, who is encircled by various beings engaging in physical aggression, verbal abuse, and derogatory gestures against him. The protagonist, Aslan, experiences demise and is engulfed by many beings, including mice and Aesop's fable. As the White Witch indicates, the Stone Table has a historical association with sacrificial rituals, representing death. The story also features the celestial body, Venus, symbolising the imminent resurrection. The resurrection of Aslan occurs at the exact moment that the sun's edge emerges on the horizon, and the Stone Table breaks, symbolising the conclusion of the law. The character Edmund undergoes a restorative process to address his physical injuries and facilitate his emotional and spiritual recovery. Despite being authored by an Oxford scholar, the Chronicles lacks favorability towards educational institutions, resulting in long-term psychological and emotional distress. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe are symbols of fantasy, myth, and religion, reflecting the magical world of Narnia.