Wonderful! So much to cover! I'll miss things I know, but just to start:
This view of Richard and Mary's relationship was lovely, perfectly timed for this point in the story, and I think one of your best-written scenes.
Peter and Jill have a fascinating dynamic, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of these two.
Eustace's difficulties ring true with his character. His experience of Aslan during VotDT was dominated by his own redemption. London upon his return was practically yet another new world, his viewpoint had changed so much. But The Silver Chair is to me the darkest of the series short of The Last Battle. Caspian's life had so many unhappy turns, the physical settings were so grim, Rillian's fate hinted at horrible abuse. It almost feels like a challenge from Aslan. "This, too, is part of what it means to be un-dragoned. Are you willing to accept the hard times along with the benefits?" Not a test of faith, but a question. And Eustace questions right back, without losing faith. His belief is strong, but he needs to work through things in an analytical way that neither Peter nor Jill is really suited to. He needs to talk to Edmund and possibly Susan. It's a Concert of Minds approach- Jill leans more towards Peter and Lucy's Heart and Soul.
Mary's feelings of being left out and of wanting to have some of these things happen because of her (and Richard's wonderful, supporting response) were great developments of her character. She seems to be trying to work through things rather than purely blasting her way past whatever doesn't fit.
And the homosexual animals! That will require a reply when I can focus my thoughts better. Too tired right now, but I have much to say, soon.
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This view of Richard and Mary's relationship was lovely, perfectly timed for this point in the story, and I think one of your best-written scenes.
Peter and Jill have a fascinating dynamic, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of these two.
Eustace's difficulties ring true with his character. His experience of Aslan during VotDT was dominated by his own redemption. London upon his return was practically yet another new world, his viewpoint had changed so much. But The Silver Chair is to me the darkest of the series short of The Last Battle. Caspian's life had so many unhappy turns, the physical settings were so grim, Rillian's fate hinted at horrible abuse. It almost feels like a challenge from Aslan. "This, too, is part of what it means to be un-dragoned. Are you willing to accept the hard times along with the benefits?" Not a test of faith, but a question. And Eustace questions right back, without losing faith. His belief is strong, but he needs to work through things in an analytical way that neither Peter nor Jill is really suited to. He needs to talk to Edmund and possibly Susan. It's a Concert of Minds approach- Jill leans more towards Peter and Lucy's Heart and Soul.
Mary's feelings of being left out and of wanting to have some of these things happen because of her (and Richard's wonderful, supporting response) were great developments of her character. She seems to be trying to work through things rather than purely blasting her way past whatever doesn't fit.
And the homosexual animals! That will require a reply when I can focus my thoughts better. Too tired right now, but I have much to say, soon.