The Magician's Nephew Chapters 3-5 Vocabulary

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What does 'obstinate' mean?

Refusing to change your behavior or ideas (correct)

Being happy

Showing friendliness

Being cowardly

What does 'sulky' refer to?

Excited

Angry or upset and refusing to discuss (correct)

Cheerful

Friendly

How is 'deplorable' best defined?

Very good

Very bad, causing shock or disgust (correct)

Pleasant

Acceptable

What does 'aghast' mean?

Shocked and upset Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contemptuous' refer to?

Feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval Signup and view all the answers

How is 'potent' defined?

Very effective or strong Signup and view all the answers

What are 'minions'?

Individuals who obey a powerful leader Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Wood between the Worlds.

A place of peace, quiet, and warm, green light. Signup and view all the answers

How does Digory compare the Wood to the tunnel that connects the houses?

Both allow access to other places; the tunnel to the houses and the Wood to other worlds. Signup and view all the answers

What do Polly and Digory do to ensure they can find their way home?

They mark the 'home pool' by cutting a strip of turf. Signup and view all the answers

How do the magic rings work?

The yellow rings take one to the Wood, and the green rings take one away from the Wood. Signup and view all the answers

What places does the Queen show to the children?

The dungeons, torture chambers, and banquet hall. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'the Deplorable Word'?

A word that destroys all living things except the one who speaks it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jadis want the children to do?

She wants them to take her to Uncle Andrew. Signup and view all the answers

How does curiosity lead the children into trouble?

Their curiosity about other worlds leads them to Charn where they awaken Jadis. Signup and view all the answers

What does the change of verb tense in C.S. Lewis' writing suggest?

It suggests that the Wood still exists at the present time. Signup and view all the answers

How do the faces in the Hall of Images change?

They progress from kind to wise, to solemn, to proud, and finally to despairing. Signup and view all the answers

What desire does Digory have after reading the pillar?

He desires to know what will happen if he rings the bell. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jadis sacrifice to become Queen of the World?

She sacrificed every living person to learn the secret of the Deplorable Word. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Highlights

Obstinate: Stubbornness; resisting change in ideas or behavior.
Sulky: A demeanor of displeasure, characterized by sullen silence.
Deplorable: Describing something shockingly bad or deserving scorn.
Aghast: A state of shock and distress.
Contemptuous: Exhibiting deep disapproval or disdain.

Setting and Comparisons

Wood Between the Worlds: Described as peaceful with warm, green light, contrasting sharply with the darker setting of Charn.
Tunnel vs. Wood: Digory compares the tunnel, which leads to all houses, to the Wood, which connects to various worlds via pools.

Significant Events

Home Pool Marking: Digory and Polly create a marker in the Wood to identify their return point after exploring other worlds.
Magic Rings Functionality: Yellow rings transport individuals to the Wood; green rings lead to specific worlds determined by the pool.

Character Insights

Queen Jadis: Proud of her palace's brutal history—dungeons and torture chambers indicate her merciless rule.
Deplorable Word: A powerful word spoken by Jadis that annihilates all life except for the speaker, showcasing her cruelty.

Themes and Motifs

Curiosity and Consequences: Digory and Polly's exploration out of curiosity leads to awakening Jadis, setting off a chain of dangerous events.
Historical Progression: The Hall of Images reveals Charn's rulers transitioned from benevolent to malevolent, culminating in the tyrannical Jadis.

Religious and Moral Comparisons

Digory's Temptation: Tempted to ring the bell, Digory's desire is ignited by the cryptic inscription on the pillar, reflecting on the theme of desire leading to sin.
Jadis' Sacrifice: The quest for power results in her sacrificing all life to obtain rulership; echoes Jesus' teaching on the cost of gaining the world at the expense of the soul.

Literary Techniques

Tense Variation: C.S. Lewis employs present tense in moments involving the Wood to suggest its continued existence, enhancing the timeless quality of this magical realm.

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