I haven't read any of your recent posts because I've been trying to wait for life to settle down a little bit. I was reading through this and first, I keep saying this, but I love the different sides to the idea of Edmund. Justice, in its true sense, is not always black and white. Edmund understands this and I love how you explore that. So many delicious things have been said so I will not say anything else, because, to be honest, I have nothing to say on that subject beyond: YES!
Second, I love the Edmund as a son. I love the fact that Edmund simply whole-heartedly loves Aslan regardless of his mother (and it makes sense that she would be angry) feels. And the last part about him wanting to see what he can do in a child-like manner: simply brilliant. And the kisses were so sweet. And a little bit heartbreaking.
Lastly, I know that you said that the reaction is disheartening. I'm sorry about that. When I read there stories, I simply have to read them for themselves. Your purpose in writing is completely different than what Lewis' purpose was. (Like the difference between Tolkien and Lewis). Lewis wasn't writing to create a dynamic, political world. And when I read his books, I, personally, read them and love them for the reasons that he chose to write them. In that vein, I read yours to read the characters I love in a completely new sense. Don't be disheartened by what people do. I think I said this before, but for so many people, Lewis is their childhood; the idyllic, innocent part of their childhood. In religious communities (such as my own), we were raised on Lewis. So, while not justifying what people say, they simply are unable to separate Lewis from you. And I wish they would. Because this stuff is pure genius. I love it!!!! (And fyi, not trying to be personal, I've still remained in my childhood faith; although it's my adult faith, not childhood anymore...so not all religious people are homophobic, angry people...at least I hope I'm not...and I'm sure you already know what I said just before the last comment). Blahhh.... This is a really long rant full of stuff that many other people have said before and much better than I am able to communicate. I just get so annoyed when I hear that people have said those things. So annoying. Keep writing, Puh-lease!
I need to keep checking your site on a more regular basis.....
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Second, I love the Edmund as a son. I love the fact that Edmund simply whole-heartedly loves Aslan regardless of his mother (and it makes sense that she would be angry) feels. And the last part about him wanting to see what he can do in a child-like manner: simply brilliant. And the kisses were so sweet. And a little bit heartbreaking.
Lastly, I know that you said that the reaction is disheartening. I'm sorry about that. When I read there stories, I simply have to read them for themselves. Your purpose in writing is completely different than what Lewis' purpose was. (Like the difference between Tolkien and Lewis). Lewis wasn't writing to create a dynamic, political world. And when I read his books, I, personally, read them and love them for the reasons that he chose to write them. In that vein, I read yours to read the characters I love in a completely new sense. Don't be disheartened by what people do. I think I said this before, but for so many people, Lewis is their childhood; the idyllic, innocent part of their childhood. In religious communities (such as my own), we were raised on Lewis. So, while not justifying what people say, they simply are unable to separate Lewis from you. And I wish they would. Because this stuff is pure genius. I love it!!!! (And fyi, not trying to be personal, I've still remained in my childhood faith; although it's my adult faith, not childhood anymore...so not all religious people are homophobic, angry people...at least I hope I'm not...and I'm sure you already know what I said just before the last comment). Blahhh.... This is a really long rant full of stuff that many other people have said before and much better than I am able to communicate. I just get so annoyed when I hear that people have said those things. So annoying. Keep writing, Puh-lease!
I need to keep checking your site on a more regular basis.....