Reflections on the beloved stories of C. S. Lewis
Chapter one, The Magician’s Nephew
Digory was just starting to tell Polly he thought they should leave when his Uncle Andrew rose from a high-backed chair and locked the door so no one could get in to rescue them. Then Uncle Andrew blocked their only other route of escape.
Questions to Ponder:
Is there some part of your life where you feel trapped?
What would you do if you were free?
What happened today that you want to remember?
Chapter one, The Magician’s Nephew
When Digory heard that Polly’s dad had suggested that the problem with an empty house might be its drains, Digory dismissed the idea because adults come up with “uninteresting explanations.”
Questions to Ponder:
What kind of explanations do you offer for the areas of neglect in your life?
Are you satisfied with keeping those areas empty and neglected or is there something you want to change? If so, when?
What happened today that you want to remember?
Chapter one, The Magician’s Nephew
Digory had lots of reasons to cry. His dad was in India, his mom was dying, he had just been uprooted to his aunt’s house and there was something wrong with his uncle who (Digory worried) might come creeping along the passage past Digory’s room late at night.
Questions to Ponder:
What are some stresses in your life?
What is your reaction to those stresses?
What happened today that you want to remember?