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If The Last Battle ever gets a film adaptation, whether by Netflix or some other company, it should have a post-credits scene hinting at Susan’s eventual redemption and arrival at Aslan’s Country (like maybe she finds a Narnian journal her siblings kept and she smiles, despite her tears). It doesn’t need to be extravagant or anything, but I think something like what I described would help to give her arc something resembling a proper ending, since C. S. Lewis passed away before he could finish Susan’s story.

gojifan97

Perhaps she can have a small talk in the park with an older man called Jack who has with him a book of fairy tales. He offers it to her feeling she needs them more than he does, and she tells him she’s too old for fairy tales. The gentleman smiles writes a small note on the inside cover while telling her that once, he was too.

The gentleman, who introduces himself as Jack, wishes her a good day and walks away, leaving the book behind. Susan picks it up and opens it to his note.

For when you are old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

Susan looks up with a small chuckle before her gaze rests on a lamppost that looks eerily similar to the one she saw in a snowy wood all those years ago.

Susan looks back down, shakes her head, and opens the book.

bylanternwaste

WHY IS THIS SO PERFECT!?!?!?!?

#chronicles of narnia #narnia #susan pevensie #c. s. lewis #the last battle

daughterofaslan

In this blog, we love and respect C.S. Lewis, because he did NOT hate women.

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #C.S. Lewis

awfullybigwardrobe44

If you are a Susan Pevensie, come Home.

Don’t fear that Aslan won’t accept you back.

Don’t fear that he’ll scold and shun you.

Don’t fear that you’ve run too far away.

Don’t fear that you’re too far gone.

Don’t hide in guilt and shame.

Come Home.

He is waiting.

You still haven’t outrun his grace.

He wants you to come.

Throw off whatever has been hindering you. Doubts? He can handle them. Sins? Ask for his forgiveness and his help to change. His mercy is indescribable. Pain? He can, and delights, to heal you, if you’ll let him.

Come home, Susan. And all who find her relatable.

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #Christianity #susan pevensie #aslan #God

not-so-mundane-after-all

It’s the year 2020.

The last Chronicles of Narnia movie came out 10 years ago and Netflix has set the premiere of their own adaptation in spring.

Because of that, the Special Anniversary Edition DVD box of all 3 movies comes out - with never-before-seen footage and special extra material.

So, obviously, you go to the nearest store and you buy it, even if you already have those dvd’s.

You come home and start a movie marathon.

It’s the end of the LWW and so far you haven’t seen anything new or extra.

But then you see it.

It’s the flash forward scene. The White Stag Hunt.

But it’s different.

Those are not the actors you usually see in the scene.

It’s them.

And it makes perfect sense, because it’s been 15 years since LWW came out and all four of them are now old enough to play adult versions of themselves.

That’s the “extra material” - the grand surprise.

But then you get to the end of the movie and you cry louder and harder than ever before.

Because now seeing their actual adult selves going back to their actual childhood selves has even bigger impact.

Makes it even more real.

thegiftofaslan

I need that to exist! 😍😍 I would literally combust

daughterofaslan

I don’t know how I can survive without this…

bylanternwaste

Oh, if only...

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #narnia movies #narnia cast #The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe

nothinggold13

Lessons from Narnia to take into the new year:

Frank: Be loyal; to your beliefs, to your values, and to your loved ones. Cling to your beliefs in the dark, and never leave behind the ones you love. Helen: Speak for the good of others. Be brave for those who can’t, and be faithful to those who need you. Digory: Logic and reason do not equal cynicism. Be clever, be open, and have faith. Polly: Don’t be afraid of looking like a fool. Say what you’re thinking and ask questions when you need to. Peter: Don’t let your fears hold you back from what you need to do. You don’t need to feel brave to act bravely. Susan: Let yourself be gentle. Be considerate of others; be compassionate. There is strength in gentleness, too, even when others don’t see it. Edmund: Even a traitor may mend: you are not defined by your past mistakes. Forgive yourself, for you have been forgiven. Lucy: Know when to follow, and know when to go on alone. You might not share the world’s values, and it’s important to know when you’re following the wrong thing. Stick to your convictions. Don’t be afraid if you’re the only one. Eustace: Change doesn’t happen all at once. Just because you still fall short doesn’t mean the cure hasn’t begun. Jill: Don’t be afraid to cry. Your feelings are important, and you are allowed to express them. Shasta/Cor: When you are at your highest, stay humble. You are no better at your most fortunate than you were when you felt unfortunate. Aravis: Be true to yourself, and then find the strength to grow. Forget your pride, but never forget you are worthy of love and respect. Corin: Stand up for what matters to you. Stand up for others. Never let your failures stop you from trying again. Bree: Never stop chasing what you want; never stop working to be where you want to be. Keep taking steps towards your goals, and walk with those who share them. Hwin: Give hope to the hopeless. Be there for those who have no one, and stand by them on their journey. Caspian: Don’t give up. Help will come, you’ll make it through, and you will reach your dreams. It’s never too late. Trufflehunter: Know when to hold on. Change is not always progress, and some things are worth staying true to. Sometimes it is good to stay the same. Reepicheep: Be firm in your convictions, and be true to yourself. Go where you are called, even when everyone else turns back. Puddleglum: Believe when it is hardest to. In the dark, still believe in the sun. Some things are more important than your present circumstances, anyways. Rilian: Be devoted; to those you love, and to what you believe in. Tirian: Stand firm, even in the darkest hour, and never stop fighting for a better tomorrow. Give everything for what matters to you. Know that it’s worth the fight.

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia

yellowmoya

The real reason the Narnia movies stopped before Silver Chair is because no human could ever match Tom Baker’s Puddleglum

daughterofaslan

I FORGOT THAT WAS TOM BAKER.

bylanternwaste

Now that is a fact! 🤣

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #narnia movies #the silver chair #puddleglum #tom baker #lol

spanningsposts-deactivated20191

some of you never had a narnia phase and it shows.

bylanternwaste

My whole childhood was my Narnia phase! 😄

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #lol

apesoformythoughts

“You would not have called to me unless I had been calling to you.”

#i love this quote #The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #the silver chair #aslan

awfullybigwardrobe44

Imagine:

A Netflix Narnia show that brings people to God

Brings people back to God

Shows people God’s goodness so they want to come or want to return

Imagine:

Actors who are Christian who know the importance and weight of their roles

Actors who know the importance of the faith aspect behind their acting

Actors who will look at these roles and not say “this role gave me a foot in the door of the acting industry” but “this role is one of the most important things I will ever do because it has such a potential to lead people to God”

Imagine.

This is my hope for Netflix Narnia.

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #Narnia series

awfullybigwardrobe44

Long term prayer request for Narnia/Netflix

Hi friends,

This is an invitation to join me in prayer for the Netflix Narnia series. Things are starting to get rolling- they just hired an “overseer” for the series- and I want to ask for prayers that they would stay true to Narnia and its values.

Those of you who follow me will know that to me, you will know that the reason I love Narnia is Aslan- Aslan in our world, actually. I love the series as a series, but the biggest thing for me is Aslan and the Christian values and messages.

I think this series has the potential to do important Kingdom work right now in our world. So many people see Christianity as “old-fashioned” and “oppressive” and just view it with disgust- I am praying this series will do an amazing job showing Aslan and the love in Christianity to the world. God works in so many ways, and I am praying he would use this series to draw people to himself.

It is important to me that Netflix stay true to the books- as a fandom, we have been longing for a book-to-screen adaptation of the full series for a very long time. But ultimately, what is most important is that this series portrays Aslan correctly and faithfully, and portrays the Christian values and lessons that we love so much from the books. No matter how they choose to represent the books, or how faithful they are to them, what is most important is that people see and love Aslan- and see and love Christ.

I hope you’ll consider joining me in prayer for the Netflix Narnia series. <3

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #Narnia series #Christianity

stephaniegraceofficial

I’ll return to Biblical womanhood gladly. Because Biblical womanhood is Deborah being called by God to lead the nation of Israel into victory. Biblical womanhood is Jesus choosing a woman as the first person to whom He revealed His identity as The Messiah and making her the first evangelist. Biblical womanhood is Jesus revealing himself first to women after His resurrection, trusting them with the task of telling His disciples. Biblical womanhood is Jesus inviting Mary and Martha to sit at his feet to be taught as disciples, valuing their presence there with Him instead of busying themselves with meal preparation and “women’s work.” Biblical womanhood is Paul calling Lydia and Priscilla his coworkers in Christ. Biblical womanhood is Priscilla teaching Apollos (a man) and her name being listed before that of her husband, Aquila, when the couple is mentioned in scripture. Biblical womanhood is Paul referring to Phoebe as a minister and a leader. Biblical womanhood is Lydia founding the church in Phillippi. Biblical womanhood is countless other examples of women, valued and empowered by Christ, teaching and leading right alongside men.

Biblical womanhood is not a few taken-out-of-context verses, written to specific audiences and wrongfully universally applied, about women remaining silent in church and not having authority over men.

jstar97

Women spoke and fought and learned and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with men in Israel and the early church. We are hurting the church if we forget otherwise.

#Christianity #women #womanhood

nothinggold13

The fact that the first book literally opens with C. S. Lewis saying, “But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again,” should tell us everything we need to know about Susan’s story after The Last Battle.

bylanternwaste

This is a good point.

#The Chronicles of Narnia #chronicles of narnia #narnia #susan pevensie