Defining Resilience It was C S Holling in 1973 that introduced the term ‘Resilience’ into ecological literature as a way of understanding non-linear dynamics observed in the ecosystem. Resilience theory is referred to the capacity of a social ecological system to withstand shock and to re-build and re-new itself. According to C S Holling father of resilience theory “whatever you do climate is going to change, some of them will be sudden, some of them will be crisis but in fact these are opportunities
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good or evil. To the degree that the person committing the act is aware of this in the form of either knowledge or consent is the degree to which the act itself is imputable and thereby also the person is accountable for the act. The characters in C. S. Lewis' novel, "Prelandra", make choices and perform acts that drastically effect the outcome of the world in which the novel takes place. Some of these acts are wholly imputable while others are not. However, all of the acts are either good or evil
C.S. Lewis uses a secondary world, Narnia, to convey complex, thought-provoking messages to readers of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. This paper examines the way a selection of Narnia's key characteristics prompt debates over logic and faith, comment on the nature of spiritual and metaphysical journeys, allow readers to broaden their conception of their own capabilities, encourage new reflection on the story of Christ and help to clarify conceptions of good and evil. Narnia's first characteristic
qualities that I believe are the most important are being brave, pure and committed to God’s goals. Finally, to wrap this mission up, applying these three life changing attributes, God will change many others though you. Works Cited Lewis, C. S. The Screwtape Letters with "Screwtape Proposes a Toast. New York: HarperCollins, 2001. Print. Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 1998. Print. NIV Teen Study Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008. Print Olson, Bruce
life--allowing himself to be stabbed to death on a great stone table by the book's villain--in order to save the life of a boy who has betrayed him. At the tender age of 4, Claire thus discovered the significance of the greatest lion of Western literature, C. S. Lewis' Aslan (Cahill)”. Though his presence is an untamed yet gentle lion, he is still the embodiment of a Christ-like figure. In the book, the White Witch demands the traitor, Edmund’s, blood stated, “Tell you what is written on that very Table of
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marvelous the gesture shows, has no effect on the patient’s life. After all that is the goal of each demon. (To have the patient reject God—die, and go to Hell). Wormwood is never allowed to make himself known to the patient; they want the human to s... ... middle of paper ... ...e, is the end; Despite all the odds Lewis highlighted important truths of Christian faith through the story of a demon who is not good at being a demon. Wormwood’s helper shows us those truths in thirty-one irrational
As famous author, C.S. Lewis once said in his novel Mere Christianity, “every time you make a choice you are turning the central part of you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little different than it was before.” Humans always have a decision that has to be made, regardless how minor or severe the situation. In C.S. Lewis’s novel The Great Divorce, the characters become ghosts traveling through heaven and hell and are faced with the decision on where they will spend eternity. When
S. Lewis, which means it’s a metaphor. The spirit in charge of the planet Malacandra (Oyarsa), represents a Christ-like figure. As Ransom’s character develops, we watch him put more and more faith in Oyarsa. When Ransom’s unfamiliar with Oyarsa, he
Of the many contributions that C.S. Lewis has given us, his literature is the major contribution that still lives on to this day. From his first published book, The Pilgrims Regress, to his last book titled The Discarded Image, many of his views are captured in his works. While his religious views are captured in his novels, Lewis’ childhood and adulthood continues to shine in his autobiographies, revealing the former Clive, or “Jack” as he liked to be called. Clive Staples Lewis was born in Ireland’s
“I am going to do something more old-fashioned than you perhaps expected. I am going to give advice.” Declared C.S. Lewis in his “The Inner Ring” speech, and did he ever give advice. Arguably, C.S. Lewis could be considered one of the most controversial and renowned writers in literary history. From “The Chronicles of Narnia” series to “Screwtape Letters”, Lewis changed the face of religion in the written word. He maintained this powerful communication skill throughout his speeches as well.
The Screwtape Letters is a book made up of letters sent from one demon named Screwtape to another demon named Wormwood. Wormwood is a tempter trying to coerce a human away from Christianity, and Screwtape, his uncle, is attempting to assist him in his work though letters of advice. The human Wormwood tries to tempt, called The Patient by Screwtape, does end up defeating Wormwood’s attempts to trick him and makes it to heaven. However, it was not an easy process, and it was filled with strife, and
There is a lingering theme throughout the entire Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe novel by C.S. Lewis and the similar Narnia movie, it’s a “behind the scenes” type of transformation. Maturity backed with individualistic idealism could be considered a main theme in most movies, but what makes Narnia idiosyncratic comparatively? Three disquisition modeling points include character maturity, common sense, and strongly improved qualities which will be elaborated on throughout
Christianity and The Chronicles of Narnia C. S. Lewis, a well-known author and apologist, is best known by people of all ages for his seven volume series entitled The Chronicles of Narnia. As Lewis wrote about the land of Narnia, an imaginary world visited by children of this world, he had two obvious purposes: to entertain the readers and to suggest analogies of the Christian faith. Although some feel that his stories are violent, Lewis is successful at using fiction to open
Fantasy is a type of genre that allows the reader to experience a place or world unlike any they have before. Fantasy lifts all our ideas of reality, and allows us to be a part of experiences that we would otherwise have no chance of taking part in. In both Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, the reader is given a window into magical worlds unlike ours. These worlds are make believe, but both Tolkien and Rowling add so much detail that these worlds become as real as walking down the street
C.S. Lewis is perhaps the best known Christian writer of the twentieth century. His fiction for children and adults and his writings as an apologist for Christianity are still widely read, enjoyed and discussed. A scholar of English literature, particularly Medieval and Renaissance, he was an Oxford don and Cambridge professor and also a writer of poetry. Lewis said of his reason for writing, “I wrote the books I should have liked to read, if only I could have got them” (Faces, vii). The editors
Themes of Religion One of the themes that can be found in Out of the Silent Planet as well as many other of Lewis’s works is that of religion, and more specifically the ideas of Christianity. Since Lewis was a devout Christian who believed the faith is something that can be beneficial to anyone to understand, believer or not, he often used his stories as symbols for key aspects of the scripture. Though there are no direct mentions of any earthly religion, there are direct connections that can be
Clive Staples Lewis, often referred to as C.S. Lewis, was an apologist, theologian, philosopher, and author whose literary works captured hearts and minds. Lewis applied his intellectual ability and creative genius in each of his publications. Primarily known for his best-selling series, The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis wrote several other books for the defense and explanation of Christianity. Clive wrote in such a way that not only grabbed the reader’s attention but helped them to better understand
Chronicles of Narnia and the Seven Sacraments." Mythlore 14.4 (Summer 1988): 61-63. Rpt. in Children's Literature Review. Ed. Tom Burns. Vol. 109. Detroit: Gale, 2005. Literature Resources from Gale. Web. 10 Jan. 2014. Sadler, Glenn Edward. "Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963." Writers for Children: Critical Studies of Major Authors Since the Seventeenth Century. Ed. Jane M. Bingham. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1988. 357-364. Literature Resources from Gale. Web. 10 Jan. 2014. Lewis, C.S. The Lion, the