In the previous chapter, we learned more about Miraz’s plot to gain full control of Narnia. Now we see Caspian and the Narnians gathering to do something about his uncle's tyranny.
For many of the animals and creatures, it takes some time and explanation before Caspian is accepted, yet they do eventually. The slowest group to accept him are the dwarfs. The dwarfs appear to be somewhat agnostic. Nikabrik even states that he’d take “Aslan or the White Witch” in driving out the Telmarines. When Trufflehunter the badger points out that the White Witch “was a worse enemy than Miraz and all his race”, Nikabrik responses back, “Not to Dwarfs, she wasn’t.” There are a lot of similarities between dwarfs and people so far. One common trait is the ability of both races to serve good or evil. Perhaps this is what leads to their agnosticism. At the same time, there is a practical nature to the dwarfs. They are the ones who provide Caspian weapons and armor after all. The ones who accept Caspian the quickest are the creatures with a more spiritual leaning. Centaur Glenstorm accepts Caspian on the spot, while also recognizing the importance of the dwarfs’ craftsmanship for him. Centaurs are creatures that gaze at the stars and see what the future has to bring. The fauns too accept Caspian rather quickly. Their dance afterwards has a almost spiritual dream-like quality to it, as Caspian himself notes in the following morning. Again, this is not to say the dwarfs’ practical nature isn’t important or needed. We all have our gifts, as we have seen before, and we are all called to use them for the glory of God. However, to be open to Aslan, or even God, one must be willing to be open to that which is beyond us. This openness is not only needed to see the importance of one like Caspian, it is also needed to believe. 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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