Part of the Narnia series, 'The Silver Chair' should be read after the 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader', and before 'The Last Battle'. Our heroes are Eustace Scrubb (who first entered Narnia from the adventure in the
'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'), and Jill Pole. Their quest is to find Rilian, son of King Caspian, and the long lost prince of Narnia. On the way there are giants, many hardships, and the dangerous kingdom of a underground world which few suspect. To succeed they must follow the signs that Aslan has given to Jill. But will they be able to remember them? Will they be brave enough to follow them? | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world Spying & Investigations Yes What is main char. doing? - rescue mission/escape from confinement Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Religious overtones? Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 40 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - mind control How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |