The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

Why read the book?

In The Silver Chair, Eustace and Jill embark on a quest to find Caspian’s lost son, guided by Aslan’s signs through Narnia’s underworld. They battle enchantment and doubt to free Prince Rilian. As Christian allegory, it depicts following divine guidance amid temptation, like pilgrims heeding God’s word. This quest explores obedience and discernment.

Favourite quote

Crying is all right in its way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do.

What I Loved

The Silver Chair intrigues with its underground realms and moral tests, from giants to serpents. Jill’s growth in following Aslan’s signs mirrors Christian obedience to scripture. Lewis’s themes of enchantment as sin’s deception offer deep insight. The adventure’s focus on faithfulness inspires steadfastness in trials.

Key Takeaway

Obey divine signs to overcome deception, reflecting Christian discernment.