ナルニア国物語ブッククラブ: CS ルイス著『カスピアン王子の角笛』

C. S. Lewis' enduring and perennially popular classic, 'Prince Caspian', takes us back into the enchanted world of Narnia with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie. As in 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', the Pevensie children have a vital mission to restore all to rights, but this time, they are ancient kings and queens from the distant past, for many centuries have passed in Narnia, while only one year has passed in their own lives.

In this six-week course, we will enjoy and appreciate Lewis' exciting and inspiring storytelling skills through a mixture of class discussion and writing activities, as well as plenty of quick quizzes to help the knowledge stick and build confidence.

Between classes, students will read a section of the novel, which will be reviewed in each class. We will then focus on key moments which illustrate the great themes of courage, mission, sacrifice and honour which C. S. Lewis brings to life so vividly for young readers.

The class schedule will be as follows:

Week One: Chapters One and Two review and detailed focus on how Peter steps back into his role as High King.
Week Two: Chapters Three and Four review and detailed focus on how Caspian learns of Old Narnia.
Week Three:  Chapters Five and Six review and detailed focus on how Caspian finds the Old Narnians, and how they react.
Week Four: Chapters Seven and Eight review and detailed focus on how Trumpkin learns to believe in the ancient kings and queens.
Week Five: Chapters Nine and Ten review and detailed focus on the difficult mission Lucy has to undertake.
Week Six: Chapters Eleven and Twelve review and detailed focus on the contrast between Nikabrik and Trufflehunter.
Week Seven: Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen review and detailed focus on the liberation of Narnia.
Week Eight: Chapter Fifteen review and detailed focus on the idea of true honour at the end of the novel.