Lewis's Childhood
What is CS Lewis's full name?
Clive Staples Lewis
Who were the first man and woman created in the Bible, described in the book of Genesis?
Adam and Eve
A genre of fiction that conentrates on imaginary or fantastic elements which could not exist in the real world.
Fantasy
A period in British history named after Queen Victoria. During this time, the middle class grew and beliefs about childhood changed.
Victorian Era(1837-1901)
A story that has a hidden meaning- usually moral or spiritual. Characters and events may represent other figures or ideas; often used to teach a lesson.
Allegory
When did CS Lewis move to a new home in the country? How old was he?
They moved into a new house in 1905, when Lewis was 7.
What is the desire to do something wrong or unwise called?
Temptation; Eve was tempted by the snake in Genesis into eating the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil.
Traditional stories, sometimes seen as historical. Lewis alludes to many of these, including King Arthur, Atlantis, Irish folklore, and classical mythology.
Mythology and Legends
The reign of King Edward VII. Often remembered with nostalgia as a time of progress and prosperity; this is the time period during which Lewis was a child and during which the novel is set.
Edwardian Era(1901-1910)
A reference to a significant historical, literary, cultural, or political figure or idea. A quick reference to something famous in history, stories, or the world.
Allusion
When did Lewis's mother die of cancer?
1908
This place is also known as Paradise; the biblical garden of God described in the book of Genesis.
Garden of Eden
The artistic and literary movement started in Europe in the late 18th century. Known for an emphasis on intense emotion, love of nature, and nostalgia (a longing for something in the past).
Romanticism
British Society was divided into groups(working-class, middle class, and upper class) based on wealth and family status. Different classes spoke with different accents which would immediately identify whether the speaker was common or noble.
Class Structure
An author's use of humor to give the reader an emotional break from tension or a heavy mood.
Comic Relief
What happened to Lewis in 1917, during WWI, that caused him to return home to England?
He was wounded in battle, so he had to return home.
These roles were very distinct in this era; the phrase "separate spheres" refers to the idea that the domestic world was for women while the outside world was for men.
Gender Roles
The opposite of what's expected.
Irony
In 1955, CS Lewis published two books, what were they?
His memoir, Surprised by Joy, and the Magician's Nephew
The British government claimed new lands as part of the British Empire, controlling the colonies and using them for profit.
Imperialism
A lighthearted comedy with a ridiculous plot, usually involving exaggerated and unlikely events
Farce