This paper explores the biblical discourse in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Therefore, parts of the discourse of the novel are compared to verses of the bible. For the analysis of the biblical discourse, the theoretical concepts of “representation” and “discourse” are described and applied to the novel. The discussion of this paper further puts the biblical discourse of the novel in the context of the concepts of “representation” and “discourse”. It has been found that there is a second level of meaning to some of the novel's discourse, which encloses central biblical messages. Nevertheless, every reader of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" may make sense of its discourse differently, as it is him or her who makes things mean.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Biblical Discourse in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Theoretical Framework
- Culture
- Representation
- Representation and Discourse
- Analysis
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the biblical discourse present in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by comparing elements of the novel to verses in the Bible. The paper utilizes the theoretical concepts of "representation" and "discourse" to analyze the novel's presentation of Christian ideas. The research question guiding this analysis is: Which biblical discourse can be found in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", representing Christian ideas?
- Biblical Parallels in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
- The Role of Representation and Discourse in Understanding Christian Themes
- The Cultural Context of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
- The Impact of Reader Interpretation on the Meaning of the Novel
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter of this paper introduces the theoretical framework underpinning the analysis of the novel's biblical discourse. It provides an overview of the concept of "culture" and explores the definitions and implications of "representation" and "discourse." The second chapter delves into an analysis of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," uncovering biblical parallels embedded in the narrative. The third chapter discusses how the concepts of "representation" and "discourse" relate to the themes and elements found in the novel. The paper concludes by summarizing the findings of the thesis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include representation, discourse, Narnia, and the Bible. The analysis centers on the intersection of these concepts within the context of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and its portrayal of Christian ideas.
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- Julia Jenner (Autor:in), 2021, Biblical Discourse in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1163776
