A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
A Character Study with Notebooking Pages
based on
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
A Character Study with Notebooking Pages
based on
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
Well there you are. Do you know where you've found yourself? Unbelievably, we're in the cyber
attic of the Professor. I didn't even know it exists. What about you? To be sure, even the
Penvensie children are unaware of it. In fact, come to think of it they don't even have technology
like we do. But somehow our two worlds have overlapped.
Did C.S. Lewis know of it? Obviously, I have no idea. But it wouldn't be like him to keep
something so amazing from his readers. Yet, as the story lives on, how the Professor keeps it
secret I'm sure I don't know. Especially considering that the Professor is the work of C.S. Lewis'
very own imagination. You may wonder at that all you like another time. Without delay, I have
important news to share with you.
Surprisingly, Another Wardrobe
In any case, you must come peek. In my hands is a charmingly new wardrobe of sorts. Yes, it's a
portal of your very own to enter into Narnia. And, incidentally, you will be entering as a
woodland creature. Be assured, this is the only way anyone else can enter into Narnia. Because
as you know, the Pevensies are the only sons of Adam and daughters of Eve who are in Narnia at
this time.
How does it work for you to enter as a woodland animal? I have given this considerable thought.
For the Professor does not hint to it at all in any of the records I can find in his cyber attic. And
here is the conclusion I have come to: woodland animals are like anything else in Narnia that is
common with where the Pevensies and you and I come from. There are common trees, rivers,
birds, and other animals among the talking ones like them.
Therefore, this other wardrobe found only in the Professor's cyber attic is essential for your
entry.
Woodland Creature Wonder
What kind of woodland creature will you become upon entering Narnia? I really have no way of
knowing. You'll have to enter Narnia and journal about how it goes for you. But I suspect that
you may have some say in it. After all, your imagination is required for this just as much as it is
when you read The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
As far as wonder goes, whatever woodland creature you'll be, you will see Narnia through those
eyes. You will witness the interactions of the Pevensies through those eyes. Again your
imagination is required.
And using your imagination is imperative. In its own right, imagination is an organ. And it must
be exercised and nourished for its optimal health. Consider this remarkable quote from C.S.
Lewis about the matter:
"Reason is the natural order of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning."
Now that we have that all settled, let me explain to you about how this surprisingly new
wardrobe functions.
How the New Wardrobe Functions
At the present time, the secret I want to share with you is that the Professor has a keen interest in
the character of each Pevensie child. After all, they are entrusted to his care. To him, it's a great
responsibility to watch over their physical and emotional well being as much as their character.
With that in mind, let's come back around to the new wardrobe of sorts. In my hand is this object
which looks like an average notebook. And on its own it is. Disappointing? But once you
combine your notebook with reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the notebook
mysteriously becomes a wardrobe. Indeed, an engaging interaction begins!
How You as a Woodland Creature Take Notes
You might wonder if the notebook theatrically shrinks to the size of your student as a woodland
creature. It doesn't. As a matter of fact, you will not even realize the bulk of it. Once you engage
in the adventure of Narnia, you won't even be aware of its size and won't feel the weight of it.
Straightaway, you'll document what kind of woodland creature you are. And you'll make note of
the attitudes, actions, and thoughts of each Pevensie child as you observe them. In addition,
you'll jot down the setting and plot that perhaps are contributing to the way the Pevensie children
behave and react or respond. This journaling is actually quite important for your own records of
examining the internal to external qualities of the Pevensies. And for that of recognizing the
cause to effect in situations as they unfold.
Important Cautions
First of all, you must acknowledge that I can't be held responsible for what may come of this. I
strongly suspect that the more access students everywhere have with this shocking encounter of
another wardrobe, the more changes will take place in our world. What may come if it, you
question?
You may begin to reason,
More importantly, you may begin to increase in your reasoning abilities from Scripture,
You might begin to experience seeing the cause to effect in the world around you,
And perhaps you'll start considering the internal to external of your own character.
Ultimately, this is nothing I can be responsible for. Rather, whatever comes of it is because of
you exploring this engaging opportunity seeing that you follow through. What you may
encounter:
Initially, you may shun the idea if you struggle with using your imagination.
Consequently, you'll need to be prepared to be encouraged by your parents to get started
and to keep your chin up.
You may grow weary on the journey and want to give up. Can you imagine the
challenges you'll have with trying to keep up with the Pevensies as a woodland creature?
Neither can I. But that's not for me to have to explore. All you can do is try to keep up
your energy. Of note, your parents may try giving you Aplets and Cotlets for energy as
you reads. I consider them to be a spin on Turkish Delights.
Running out of steam because you aren't pacing yourself as you love the adventure so
much. This is where you'll need to use the other notebook pages your parents offer you
(to help you pace yourself).
How to Access This Wardrobe
Now that you understand the risks and what you must do, you'll need these things to access this
wardrobe:
The book. Of course, you'll need a copy of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Art supplies. You will be making your own wardrobe cover page. So, paper, color
pencils, crayons, paint, or any preference you have for your vision.
A 3-ring binder. If you have one with a clear pocket in the front, the wardrobe cover
image can be slipped in there for a cover. Otherwise, it can be the first page you see in
your notebook.
Notebook pages. You can download these Narnia themed character study notebook
pages here.
Have a wonderful time on your adventure! And remember to keep up your journal along the
way.
A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
A Character Study with Notebooking Pages
based on
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
My adventure begins.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
A Character Study with Notebooking Pages
based on
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
Upon entering Narnia, I find that I'm a woodland _____________________________________.
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I caught a glimpse of myself in a frozen pond and I look like this:
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I come upon the Pevensie children when ____________________________________________
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
This is my copy of the map of Narnia. I have to make my own to help me navigate through the
landscape. It's helpful to know where the Pevensies are going in case we get separated.
A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Peter Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Peter as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
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Actions, behaviors, the way she looks.
Internal Qualities
Thoughts, ideas, attitudes, etc.
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Actions, behaviors, the way he looks.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Peter Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Peter as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
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Actions, behaviors, the way he looks.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Susan Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Susan as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Susan Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Susan as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
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Actions, behaviors, the way she looks.
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Thoughts, ideas, attitudes, etc.
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Actions, behaviors, the way she looks.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Edmond Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Edmond as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
Chart to keep track.
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Thoughts, ideas, attitudes, etc.
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Actions, behaviors, the way he looks.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Edmond Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Edmond as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
Chart to keep track.
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Actions, behaviors, the way he looks.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Lucy Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Lucy as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
Chart to keep track.
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Actions, behaviors, the way she looks.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Character Study of Lucy Pevensie
I'm keeping a journal of my observations about Lucy as I travel along this adventure. The
Professor wants to know both the internal and external qualities that I observe. I'm using a T-
Chart to keep track.
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A Surprisingly New Wardrobe
Setting and Plot
Dear Professor,
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I'm so thankful to have my concordance and Webster's 1828 Dictionary with me. I'm looking up
words about their attitudes or actions. And I'm going to my Bible to see what God has to say
about it. Some things are positive and some things are negative. But I want to know what God
has to say...
The noun, verb, or adjective I'm looking up today and what it means is:
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And this is what I reason from Scripture about it all:
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Dear Professor,
I thought that I had my camera with me. However, for some reason it's not here. And some
things are easier to show you in pictures than with words. So, I'm doing my best to relate to you
some of the events that are taking place through pictures that I draw.
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