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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

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0bsessions:

--- Quote from: Boro_Bandito on 18 May 2008, 23:17 ---Now that I'm older and I know what the books represent it probably has ruined my view of them, but I try, I really try, to just view them as works of fiction, that in this case are better written allegories than the "book" they were based on

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You see, this stance kind of bugs me. Now, given, I've never read the books, but a book is a book is a book. I don't see why it's such a big deal if it has Christian allegory in it (Which Lewis alleges was unintentional, anyway). I mean, really, who the fuck cares? If you enjoyed the books as a kid, why should it relating in some manner to a religion be a problem?

There are apparent similarities, but it's not like the books say "join religion NOW!" Allegedly, you can't even really notice if you're not familiar with Christianity. I myself, have only ever attended one church service in my life and have never been arsed to study a religion I'm not involved with (Outside of random crap you pick up here and there). I can attest to the fact I didn't notice shit worth of shit for allegory in the first movie because I don't know shit worth of shit in terms of Christianity.

After having seen and enjoyed the first film, I plan to see the second.

ForteBass:
Went to see it on Friday. I loved it. Trees kicked some ass.

Jimmy the Squid:

--- Quote from: Boro_Bandito on 18 May 2008, 23:17 ---Now that I'm older and I know what the books represent it probably has ruined my view of them, but I try, I really try, to just view them as works of fiction, that in this case are better written allegories than the "book" they were based on.

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If it helps, the book it is supposedly based on is fiction too so it all balances out really.

I'm totally going to see this film, but I might have to rent the previous one first, just to catch up.

Lines:
Lord of the Rings had Christian overtones in it, especially in the character of Gandalf, and nobody seems to have a problem with those books/movies. Besides, there are so many movies and books that show the writer's religious views, or lack thereof, anyways. Just wait until they make The Last Battle...

Jimmy the Squid:
I'm sure most of us have heard the phrase "the author is dead", though of course, in this case, the author really is dead. However the point is, it doesn't really matter what the intent of the author was, you can read your own message into it. And if you find that too difficult, write your own book (or indeed series of books) and put your own allegories in. I did.

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