Questions and Answers
What is written on the gold gates at the entrance to the garden?
Come in by the gold gates or not at all/Take my fruit for others or forbear,/For those who steal or those who climb my wall/Shall find their heart's desire and find despair.
How does Digory attempt to convince himself to take a second apple for himself?
Digory wonders if it would be wrong to taste one, thinking the words on the gate might only have been advice.
Who does Digory see as he leaves the garden?
The Witch eating an apple.
What does the Witch tell Digory about the silver apple?
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How does Digory deflect the temptation from the Witch?
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What assures Digory that he has made the right choice?
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What does Jesus say about those who do not come in by the gate?
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How did the serpent tempt Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge?
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Why did God expel Adam and Eve from the garden?
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Who may eat from the tree of life?
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Where is the tree of life to be found?
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Study Notes
The Gold Gates
- Inscription on the gold gates: "Come in by the gold gates or not at all/Take my fruit for others or forbear,/For those who steal or those who climb my wall/Shall find their heart's desire and find despair."
- If in Digory's position, the words highlight the importance of respecting boundaries and the consequences of greed.
Digory's Temptation
- Digory is tempted by the silver apple, questioning if it would be wrong to take a second apple for himself.
- He rationalizes his desire, but ultimately hesitates upon noticing a bird watching him, which symbolizes his moral conscience.
Encounter with the Witch
- Upon leaving the garden, Digory sees the Witch, who appears stronger and more triumphant after eating the apple, but her face is deadly pale.
Witch's Manipulation
- The Witch claims the apple grants immortality and can heal Digory's mother, attempting to sway him against Aslan.
- She instills doubt in Digory, suggesting Aslan hasn’t truly helped him and implies his loyalty makes him heartless.
Resisting the Witch
- Digory defends his promise and expresses disdain for the Witch's suggestion to abandon Polly.
- The meanness of her proposal reveals her true nature, making her words feel deceptive and empty to Digory.
Assurance in Choices
- Memories of Aslan's tears reassure Digory that he made the right decision, indicating Aslan's care for his mother.
The Wall Climb
- Digory assumes the Witch entered the garden by climbing over the wall, contradicting the gate's stipulation.
- This concept parallels John 10:1-30, highlighting the danger of disregarding true entryways and moral guidelines.
Temptation Parallel
- Similarities exist between the Witch's temptation of Digory and the serpent's temptation of Eve in Genesis, showcasing strategies of deceit and allure.
Expulsion from the Garden
- God expelled Adam and Eve to prevent them from eating from the tree of life after consuming the knowledge of good and evil, ensuring they would not live forever in sin.
Tree of Life in Revelation
- In the future, access to the tree of life is reserved for "him who overcomes."
- The tree is located in God's paradise, positioned by the river of life that flows from God's throne, symbolizing eternal life and communion with God.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 13 from 'The Magician's Nephew' with these flashcards. Explore the themes and meanings behind the inscriptions on the gates and Digory's desires. This study guide will help you dive deeper into the text.
