Eustace
Who is Eustace Scrubb?
Lucy and Edmund's cousin, whose house they're staying at.
Where are Lucy and Edmund staying at the start of the book?
At Eustace's house.
Who is Edmund in relation to Lucy?
Her older brother.
Who's never been to Narnia before?
Eustace
How does Eustace react when the painting pulls them into Narnia?
He's confused, scared, and angry — he doesn't want to be there.
What pulls Lucy into Narnia?
A painting of a ship that comes to life.
Has Edmund been to Narnia before this book?
Yes, he's been there before and even ruled as a king.
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Who reacts with joy?
Lucy
What is Eustace's attitude toward Narnia and its people at first?
He refuses to believe it's real and is rude/dismissive to everyone.
How does Lucy react to arriving on the Dawn Treader, compared to Eustace?
She's happy and excited; Eustace is scared and complains
How does Edmund react when they're pulled into Narnia, compared to Eustace?
He's calm and even glad, unlike Eustace, who panics.
Who stays calm from experience?
Emund
How does Eustace behave differently from Lucy and Edmund on the ship?
He complains constantly, doesn't help, and treats the crew poorly, while they adapt and cooperate.
Why does Lucy adjust to the ship faster than Eustace?
She's been to Narnia before, so she knows its people and customs.
How does Edmund treat Eustace in these early chapters?
He's patient but firm, trying to explain things while getting annoyed at Eustace's complaining.
Who causes the most trouble?
Eustace
What does Eustace keep doing in chapter 5, and what does it reveal about him?
He secretly writes complaints in his diary — showing he's self-pitying and unwilling to see his own faults.
What do we see about Lucy's character in chapters 1–5?
She's brave, kind, and trusting — quick to believe and adapt, unlike Eustace.
What do Edmund's past experiences in Narnia (such as his mistakes in earlier books) suggest about how he acts now?
He's more humble and wiser, no longer selfish like he was before, and now helps guide others instead of causing trouble.
What does each character represent?
Lucy = faith,
Edmund = growth,
Eustace = selfishness.