chapter 12
Who is Sarah Smith?
She is a spirit in the afterlife that is celebrated by her grace and kindness on earth, she symbolizes Mother Mary
this Ghost refuses to let go of their pride and self-justification, even when given the chance to enter Heaven, ultimately choosing to stay in the gray town rather than accept forgiveness.
the Ghost of the "Tolerant" Man
What do the voices sing when the sun begins to rise?
“Sleepers awake. Sleepers awake.”
What do you get when you mix sigma and alpha
beta
Why do we create alter egos?
To hide their hidden aspects/true identities
the Tragedian vanishes in Sarah's bright presence, why does MacDonald say that is?
Macdonald response is that Sarah's joy in God makes her unshaken and stable, the darkness fears her light.
What similarities do you notice between Lewis’ real world and the grey town?
Both cold and gloomy
What is Hannah's favorite animal?
The Rizzler
What is spiritual liberation?
The theme is illustrated by the Ghost’s struggle to let go of earthly attachments and fully accept heavenly grace.
What does Frank have to do to experience pure joy?
Frank must let go of self-pity and embrace God's love.
what are the giants doing when the great “assembly”?
they are motionless and are in deep silence
When was the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA founded?
1776
What is the struggle between self-pity and joy?
The conflict is self-imposed suffering and the acceptance of divine love.
the Ghost has the option to leave the gray town and enter Heaven but chooses to stay. What does this reveal about the nature of the Ghost’s character and the human condition in Lewis’s depiction of the afterlife?
The Ghost's decision to stay in the gray town reveals how human beings can be so entrenched in their own pride, selfishness, and self-justification that they are unwilling to accept the offer of salvation. Lewis emphasizes that salvation is not imposed upon people, but is a choice, and some may prefer to remain in their own discomfort rather than embrace transformation and grace.
How does George MacDonald describe Hell in relation to Heaven in Chapter 14?
He describes Hell as tiny and insignificant, merely a small crack compared to the vastness of Heaven.
What is Avery's favorite song?
WE BRING THE BOOM
What did the taller ghost wear?
a soft black hat.
What is the main reason the " Self-Righteous Ghost" wont change?
Self-absorption, not willing to recognize and make himself better.
How does George MacDonald explain the permanence of choices in Chapter 14?
He explains that choices made in life become permanent in the afterlife, solidifying a person’s destiny in either Heaven or Hell.
What is Charliegh's favorite desert?
double chunk chocolate cookie