The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian M
by C.S. Lewis
Fiction/Fantasy
Though the second chronicle published and, therefore, the second movie made, Prince Caspian actually falls fourth in chronology. As art of this chronology, truly little must be said to justify its greatness.
Though not the rich allegory of the gospel as in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this story does offer great truth in the midst of its equally worthy plot. The development of Narnia history is gripping and realistic, as if reading the actual history of our own world. The character profiles are brilliantly crafted- the fierce and loyal Reepicheep, the trusty Trufflehunter, the cranky and contaminated Nikabrik, etc.The character development of the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, and, of course, Caspian is paramount to the story and chiefly centers around the common-tom-man struggle against self-sufficiency.
Despite the random excerpts of some of Lewis's curious theology, there is much truth to be gleaned. In a somwhat obscure paragraph in the closing scene, Aslan speaks with particular veracity regarding humans. To Caspian, "You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve, and that is both honor enough to erect the head of thepoorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth. Be content"
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