Now that it’s official Netflix Chronicles of Narnia new series of adaptations is underwayit is worth considering which questions from the books may finally receive an answer. CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia The books are quite short and readers of the franchise are well aware that this sometimes creates some plot holes and confusion. Greta Gerwig Narnia the reboot will need to augment Lewis’ original writing in order for each installment to meet its running time, and readers have questions that will help the director do that.
There are problems with the Chronicles of Narniabut these questions have the potential to be interesting subplots or simply interesting details in upcoming films. The series is one of the best fantasy book franchises of all time, even when compared to others like The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potterit lacks meaningful backstories and destinies for its characters, as well as adequate details that explain their magical structures. Hopefully Gerwig’s reboot will provide answers to readers and audiences alike to these questions.
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Who is the Green Lady?
The identity of the Silver Chair antagonist and his connection to the White Witch are unknown
The Green Kirtle Lady makes her first and only appearance in The silver chair. The villainous Green Witch rules an area she creates under Narnia.and she also has the mystical ability to transform into a vicious green serpent. However, just like the other hidden characters in the Chronicles of NarniaLittle is known about the Green Witch. Lewis never clarifies exactly who she is or where she came from, although he does establish her as part of the Witches of the North group alongside the White Witch.
The Green Witch states that her species is from ancient times and is unfamiliar with aging, but this doesn’t provide any additional context about its origins. The Green Witch is, at one point, an ally of the Gentle Giants, which suggests that her evil is not a permanent character trait. It is likely that she will always be an antagonistic force, but her reasoning for being so is never explained in the Narnia books. The Lady of Green Kirtle deserves justice in Narniais the reboot, and hopefully Gerwig can give the underrated villain a backstory.
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What is the magical system in Narnia?
CS Lewis is very vague about exactly how magic works in Narnia
There are, without a doubt, gaps in the Chronicles of Narniatradition, but one of the most frustrating is the lack of explanation about the land’s magical system. Although one exists, it is vaguely defined and often only partially established.
For example, Narnia and Calormen have varying levels of magical strength, but it’s not quite clear why this is. It’s implied that Aslan controls the flow through the worlds, which makes sense considering he’s the ultimate creator, but the character doesn’t explain his choices either.
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Why doesn’t the teacher want to investigate the wardrobe?
Digory Kirke is the first to visit Narnia
At various points in the series, characters lose and regain their memories of Narnia, depending on where they are. Lewis explains that they see Narnia as a dreamin which their knowledge disappears over time. However, this creates a small plot hole with Digory Kirke. Digory is the first person to enter Narnia, where Aslan sends him on a quest to retrieve fruit to cure his mother’s deadly illness.
Lewis explains that they see Narnia as a dream, in which knowledge of it disappears over time.
He later uses this fruit to grow the Tree of Protection, which eventually becomes the famous Wardrobe and portal to Narnia. However, when he is later known as Professor Kirke in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobehe has no interest in investigating the wardrobe.
Kirke believes Lucy’s story about discovering Narnia, which proves that he remembers the place clearly, however, he does not pursue the matter any further nor does he ask her to show him. Although it could be argued that the trauma of his childhood and the events of The magician’s nephew discouraged him from getting involved, it’s still very strange that Digory doesn’t want to reunite with Aslan or thank the lion for his help.
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Did Susan ever believe in Narnia again?
Susan loses faith in the magical land as she grows up
Susan Pevensie’s divisive ending in The last battle continues to irritate readers. Even though Lewis establishes that other children eventually leave Narnia and stop believing, It’s still frustrating to see Susan give up on the magical world and be slowly phased out of the franchise. She is the only survivor of her siblings, and the ending of her story is somewhat vague.
The only thing that has been confirmed about Susan, however, is that she still doesn’t believe in Narnia. The last battleis at the climax and therefore cannot enter the real Narnia with the others. Lewis also acknowledges this in his 1985 book Letters for Children. He states that “maybe she will reach Aslan’s country in the end”, which suggests that Susan eventually believes again, although there is no implication as to when this happens or why.
Lewis also adds in another letter that he could not write a follow-up story about Susan personally arriving in Aslan’s country, which provides Gerwig with a brilliant opportunity to delve deeper into this. His fate after the final book is unclear, and hopefully, Gerwig Narnia rebooting could bring justice to Susan and clarify whether she will believe again.
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Who is the magical Mrs. Lefay?
Andrew Ketterley’s godmother is still a mystery
An underrated Chronicles of Narnia A character who doesn’t get the attention she deserves is Mrs. Lefay. She is Andrew’s godmother and is mentioned in The magician’s nephewwhere it is established that the woman is a descendant of fairies. Mrs. Lefay’s story is only briefly covered, unfortunately, as she dies before the events of the book. However, Mrs. Lefay plays a crucial role at the beginning of Narnia. It seems likely that his story will not be expanded because the novel’s original opening, known as The Lefay Fragment, was cut from widely published copies.
However, it is referenced later in The magician’s nephewso the character is still canon. There are few details about Mrs. Lefay in the novel, but many questions. It is unclear who she is before becoming Andrew’s godmother, whether she is from Earth because of her fairy heritage, or how shereckless things” got her sent to prison. Mrs. Lefay’s story in The magician’s nephew could make her a fantastic focus for a subplot in the next Netflix film Narnia movies, especially since she’s the reason Andrew finds magic in the first place.
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What’s happening in Narnia when the Pevensies aren’t there?
Narnia’s time jumps are left to the imagination
THE Chronicles of Narnia the timeline is very complicated for several reasons. The books have an unusual reading order and the way time passes on Earth compared to Narnia is very different. For example, only a year passes for the Pevensies between The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian: Return to Narniabut in the titular land 1300 years have passed.
This continues with each chapter, and each time readers revisit Narnia, they are decades or centuries ahead of their human characters. This question raises questions about what is happening in Narnia during the brothers’ absence. Although some details are revealed, such as Miraz’s seizure of the throne and the banishment of the seven lords, there are many other gaps in the narrative.
One of the harsh realities of Narnia books is that Pevensies only seem to go there when there is danger. It would be interesting to find out what else is happening when they’re gone, besides crucial plot details, especially since the Narnia universe is so complex and is made up of multiple earths.
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How did the Pevensies adapt to being kids again after book 1?
The brothers return to their youth at the end of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The shocking ending of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe sees the Pevensies defeat the White Witch and rule Narnia into adulthood. That is until they trip over the lamppost that takes them to Narnia, fall out of the wardrobe and find themselves as children again.
While some of their memories will likely fade over time, it’s difficult for a lifetime to simply disappear from their minds.
Netflix Narnia the adaptation needs to explore the Pevensies becoming children again, specifically the consequences of their sudden return to youth. Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund all grow up to become monarchs, so this is probably a shocking experience. Although some of your memories will probably fade over time, it’s hard for an entire life to just disappear from their minds.
It’s also strange that Lucy and Edmund aren’t adults again when they return. Prince Caspianalthough this is likely because Aslan’s magic intentionally attracts them. Gerwig has the opportunity to create additional moments in her Narnia reboot that delves deeper into this and sees how each of the brothers adapts to their abrupt physical changes. As the youngest, Lucy’s reaction to this is particularly interesting for the director to observe.
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Why isn’t Susan at the train station in the last battle?
Lewis doesn’t explain why Susan avoids the same terrible fate as her family
Although there initially appears to be an explanation for why Susan doesn’t die in The last battlelooking closer, Lewis’ answer doesn’t really make sense. The book establishes that Susan is not at the train station with her family and friends because She’s not a real “friend of Narnia,” and she doesn’t believe it anymore.
However, this does not explain why the Pevensies’ parents die in the same accident, as they have no connection to Narnia. Susan leaves with them to go to America in The Voyage of the Dawn Treaderbut they apparently return. Helen and Christopher are there because they are all going to visit family, supposedly.
Although Susan has apparently moved on to other things and has different priorities, it seems strange that she isn’t at the police station with her siblings and parents. Lewis never explains why Susan isn’t there, which is quite strange, considering she is the only survivor of the Pevensie family. Even if she no longer believes in Narnia, there must be a reason why she doesn’t join them on their journey and hopefully the new Chronicles of Narnia the films will explain this.