The book ‘Magician’s Nephew’ is written by C.S Lewis.

He used the theme of ‘good vs

evil’ in this Narnia story. The Magician’s Nephew was published by Harper Collins in 2002 and

has 221 pages. C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a British writer, thinker, and teacher. He's best

known for The Chronicles of Narnia, a beloved series of fantasy novels. Lewis was a professor at

Oxford University and a prominent Christian thinker. Two friends, Digory and Polly, find a

magical way to visit other worlds. They go to a bad place called Charn and wake up a cruel

queen. They discover Narnia, created by Aslan. They must stop the evil queen from annihilating

Narnia. All the characters from the book are Digory Kirke, Polly Plummer, Uncle Andrew, Jadis

(The White Witch), Aslan, Cabman (Frank), and Strawberry (Fledge). The two friends, Digory

and Polly, discover a magic door that leads them to other worlds. They visit a dead world,

awaken an evil queen, and escape to a new world called Narnia, where they witness its creation

by a wise lion named Aslan. Unfortunately, the wicked queen follows, threatening to destroy

Narnia's peace, so Digory and Polly must contribute in stopping her. In The Magician's Nephew,

true power is shown through kindness, as Aslan creates Narnia with love; wisdom, as Digory

resists the temptation of the silver apple; and creativity, as the characters discover new worlds,all

of which prove stronger than Jadis’s desire for control.

Aslan's song creates a new world, showing the power of kindness. "Aslan sang, and the

ground became solid, flowers bloomed, and the sky turned blue."(Lewis 134-135) Here, Aslan

sings and makes a dead world come alive with beauty and wonder. He doesn't try to control

anything, he creates something amazing. This shows that true power is about making good things

happen and bringing joy to others because it is not about being in charge of everyone else.

“Aslan... went to them, one by one, and touched them with his soft paw... and they became
alive.” (Lewis 145) Here, Aslan's soft touch gives life to the creatures, showing that his power

comes from love, kindness, and care. He doesn't need to use force or strength to make things

happen. Instead, his gentle touch makes amazing things happen, showing that being kind and

loving is the greatest power of all.

Digory shows wisdom when he refuses to take the silver apple for his sick mother and

instead follows Aslan’s instructions to protect Narnia. "But Digory, in his heart, was saying, ‘I’m

going to do what I’m told.’” (Lewis 192) Here, this quote supports the thesis by showing

Digory’s wisdom. Even though he wants to take the silver apple for his sick mother, he decides

to follow Aslan’s instructions instead. This choice shows that true power comes from making

good decisions for the greater good, rather than giving in to selfish desires. By listening to Aslan,

Digory proves that wisdom can lead to positive results, unlike Jadis’s harmful desire for control.

"He had a feeling that he was being watched by something other than the tree." (Lewis 153) This

quote supports the thesis by showing that Digory knows Aslan is watching him and that his

choices are important. This feeling helps him decide not to take the silver apple for himself,

showing his wisdom. Instead of being selfish like Jadis, Digory listens to Aslan and makes the

right choice, proving that true power comes from making wise decisions for everyone’s benefit.

The third support, creativity, is shown when Digory and Polly discover Narnia using the

magic rings. Their exploration allows them to experience wonderful things, highlighting how

creativity leads to amazing discoveries, unlike Jadis’s desire for control. "This is Narnia. The

place that you can see is real. The place that you can’t see is what we create." (Lewis 133) Here,

this quote supports the thesis by showing how important creativity is. It shows that Digory and
Polly's imagination helps them discover and enjoy the wonders of Narnia. Unlike Jadis, who

wants to control everything, they use their creativity to explore and have fun. This proves that

true power comes from imagining and creating new experiences that bring joy. "It was the first

day of Narnia, when all the world was new." (Lewis 173) Here, this quote supports the thesis by

showing the excitement of discovering something new. It marks the beginning of Narnia as a

place full of possibilities and adventures. Digory and Polly's exploration shows how creativity

can lead to amazing experiences. Unlike Jadis, who wants to control everything, they enjoy the

beauty of their new world, proving that true power comes from imagination and exploration.

In ‘The Magician's Nephew’, true power is found in kindness as shown by Aslan’s loving

creation of Narnia; in wisdom demonstrated by Digory's choice to resist the silver apple; and in

creativity exemplified by the discovery of new worlds all of which outweigh Jadis’s urge to

control others. Aslan’s song brings a lifeless world to life, showing that true power comes from

kindness and love. His gentle touch awakens the creatures, proving that compassion is stronger

than force or control. Digory shows wisdom by refusing to take the silver apple for his sick

mother and choosing to follow Aslan’s advice, demonstrating that true power comes from

making good choices. Watching his awareness of Aslan, helps him understand that his actions

matter, unlike Jadis’s selfish desire for control. When creativity is shown Digory and Polly find

Narnia using the magic rings, allowing them to enjoy its wonders and the excitement of

exploring. Unlike Jadis, who wants to control everything, their adventure proves that true power

comes from creating new experiences filled with possibilities. ‘The Magician's Nephew’ teaches

us that true power comes from being kind, wise, and creative, showing that these qualities can

bring happiness and positive change, unlike wanting to control others.