Tag Archives: Jill Pole

Narnian Pilgrims and The Evil of Middle Management

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

My son and I have just finished the fourth Chronicle of Narnia, The Silver Chair. Though it is perhaps the least layered book, with fewer mythic symbols woven into the fabric of the storyline, it is probably my favourite book … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reflections | Tagged bullying, C.S. Lewis, dragon, Eustace Scrubb, evil, heaven, Jill Pole, Reflection on the Psalms, The Screwtape Letters, The Silver Chair, Voyage of the Dawn Treader | 14 Comments

Bullies Then and Now: Bullying’s Effect on Everyday Life

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I’ve written on the struggles C.S. Lewis had growing up with bullies–it really was a lifelong struggle–and we see from time to time how Lewis captures the victim’s feelings in fiction, like when “Jill Pole was crying behind the gym” … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes | Tagged bullies, bullying, C.S. Lewis, current-events, cyber-bullying, Education, fagging, Jill Pole, Surprised by Joy | 12 Comments

A Narnian Thought on Giant Faith

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I think sometimes Christians forget how very strange their beliefs are. I don’t mean this offensively–unlike Richard Dawkins, I don’t think belief is delusional. Quite the opposite, actually. What I mean is that the cultural starting point of faith doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reflections | Tagged belief, C.S. Lewis, campus crusade for christ, elves, giants, Jill Pole, Narnia, religion, richard dawkins, The Silver Chair | 11 Comments

Peals of Laughter: Humorous Writing for Children

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I’m reading The Silver Chair to my seven-year-old son, an evening ritual we both cherish, even though he is old enough to read to himself. I’ve always admired Lewis for his understanding of how to write for children–in short, not … Continue reading →