About This Book
The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. It plunges readers into Narnia's darkest hour, where a cunning ape named Shift tricks a donkey into posing as Aslan, leading to widespread deception and an alliance with the hostile Calormenes. King Tirian, with the help of Eustace and Jill from Earth, must rally the true Narnians for a desperate final stand. The narrative culminates in the destruction of Narnia by Aslan himself, followed by the revelation of a 'true' Narnia, a new paradise where the faithful reside. This book explores profound themes of good versus evil, faith, loyalty, and the nature of death and the afterlife, making it a poignant and powerful conclusion to the series.
When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise.
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Good vs. EvilJustice & FairnessFear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceSadness & GriefLove & FamilyFriendship & LoyaltyHonesty & IntegritySelf-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & KindnessJoy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderDeath of a Loved OneGrowing UpBeing DifferentAnimalsPrincessesAdventureFriendship & Social
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to have faith, even when things look hopeless, like the Dwarfs experienced?
2
How did Shift trick the Narnians, and what lessons can we learn about believing what we hear?
3
The book talks about a 'true' Narnia. What do you think that means, and how is it different from the Narnia that ended?
4
How did you feel when Narnia came to an end? What emotions did you experience during that part of the story?
5
Emeth, who worshipped Tash, was still accepted by Aslan. What does this tell us about true goodness and intentions?
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