The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a book that most definitely has an ensemble cast. The character that we've gotten to see the most of individually, however, is Edmund.
The reason for that is that Edmund is the stand-in character for us. He is the one that has to go through the long journey of selfishness to remorse to this point of his final repentance and turning back to Aslan and his siblings. Edmund's discussion with Aslan is key to this. While we don't hear the conversation, we do know that "it was a conversation which Edmund never forgot." Not being told the conversation is a reminder of "minding our own business", as the Professor told Peter and Susan before. We should also remember that we all have our own private moments with God that are life changing for us as well. Aslan calls Edmund's siblings to them saying "Here is your brother, and- there is no need to talk about what is past." This statement, as well as the conversation we never hear, have hints of the Rite of Reconciliation, also known as Confession, about them. When we confess our sins to a minister, or to another fellow Christian, there is a seal over the conversation that can never be broken. Those sins are held up to God, and while there can be recommendations given on how to make amends, nothing in that conversation can ever be brought up again, unless the one repenting chooses to do so. The past remains in the past, and we move on restored and renewed in our relationship with God. Because Edmund has made a full turn back, he still feels the need to apologize. His siblings tell him "That's all right" and long to let him know the depths of how they forgive him and that they are truly reconciled with him. It is a moment of deep love. Of course, the White Witch is still chasing greedily after Edmund. She claims to still have a hold over his life, but Aslan does everything possible to protect Edmund no matter what, just as God has done everything to protect us from evil as well. The most interesting thing is that the whole time, Edmund can do nothing but just gaze at Aslan. His focus is not only restored, but it is completely changed. All he can do is look to Aslan now, just as we hope that our eyes will be focused on nothing else but God alone. Disclaimer: unless otherwise stated, the majority of images produced here are not owned or created by me. Commenting is encouraged. Please use discretion leaving comments below, letting the love of God guide you.
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