EXPLORING IDENTITY IN NARNIA’S CENTRAL CHARACTERS

Abstract

Fantasy is not only about escape—it is about reimagining what we already know. “In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, C.S. Lewis crafts characters that walk the line between fairy tale and emotional realism. These characters are vivid not just because of what they do, but how they are written. Lewis uses specific stylistic devices—such as allegory, direct speech, and symbolism —to shape a world where every sentence adds weight to the identity of its characters. This article will examine three key figures: Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the White Witch, analyzing how they are constructed, how scholars have interpreted them, and how I personally relate to those views as both a reader and a student.