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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrode
Last evening I viewed The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for the second time. I noticed a few more subtle aspects of the film. I am amazed at how Lewis is able to use this myth to stir up different emotions upon each reading, or now viewing, of his story.
Last evening it was the supper at the Beaver's house or should we say dam that stood out to me. The scene begins with Mrs. Beaver showing her hospitality and then they begin discussing the Good News about Aslan. Mr. Beaver gets so excited in telling about Aslan and in his emotion he is surprised that the children don't know Aslan or the prophecies.
I am much more mild mannered when I am talking to someone who does not know that Good News about Aslan. Perhaps this is because I have not truly understood the reality of the King. Aslan as Mr. Beaver reminds us "is only the king of the whole wood." If someone doesn't know the King of Everything then we should be surprised and anxious to tell them.
As the movie continued I was still caught up with Mr. Beaver's excitement and his passion for the King. He had a reverential awe for Aslan as well as a deep understanding about what the future held for Narnia when Aslan returned and the prophecies were fulfilled.
I want to know, really know, the King of the whole Wood. May I have eyes to see and ears to hear His Kingdom coming.
