Fairy Tale Elements
This fairy tale element involves a clear moral struggle between opposing forces.
Good vs. evil conflict
What is symbolism?
When something represents a deeper or abstract meaning beyond its literal form.
A character who sacrifices themselves for others often represents what theme?
Redemption
Which character in Narnia shows major moral transformation?
Edmund
Explain symbolism.
Symbolism is when objects, characters, or events represent deeper meanings beyond their literal form.
Fairy tales often include magical settings, talking creatures, or supernatural forces. What category of element is this?
Magical or magical systems
If winter symbolizes oppression or darkness, what might spring symbolize?
Renewal, life, restoration, hope.
What Biblical idea is represented when death leads to new life or restoration?
Redemption or Resurrection
A broken magical object or structure often symbolizes what larger idea?
Breaking of old law
Defeat of evil power
Transformation or deeper magic.
Why does the White Witch believe she has the right to kill Aslan at the Stone Table?
Because of the Deep Magic, which says a traitor belongs to her.
Why do fairy tales often simplify characters into heroes and villains?
To highlight moral lessons and make themes clear to readers.
What is allegory?
A story where characters, events, or objects represent deeper ideas, beliefs, or moral/spiritual truths.
Resurrection imagery in stories often symbolizes what?
New life, restoration, victory over death.
What happens to the Stone Table after Aslan returns to life?
It cracks/breaks in two.
How do fantasy stories teach moral lessons?
Through symbolic conflicts, character choices, and clear good vs evil struggles that reflect real-world themes.
Name one purpose of world building in fairy tales.
Creates immersive setting or any similar answer
Why might an author include a sacrifice as an important symbolic event in a story?
To represent redemption, love, justice, etc.
What makes an event symbolic rather than just part of the plot when connecting to Biblical meaning?
It represents a larger moral or spiritual idea beyond the literal action.
How does C.S. Lewis make faith concepts accessible to children?
Through fantasy imagery, symbolic characters, simple moral conflicts, and imaginative storytelling.
How does redemption appear through character choices?
Characters make mistakes but change through sacrifice, forgiveness, or growth.
Why is realism usually NOT the main focus of fairy tales?
Because fairy tales use symbolism, imagination, and allegory to teach deeper truths rather than realistic situations.
Why use symbolism instead of stating the message directly?
Encourages deeper thinking
Engages readers emotionally
Allows multiple layers of meaning.
Who do these people represent in the bible?
The White Witch
Edmund
The Children
Aslan
1. Satan
2. Judas
3. The Disciples
4. Jesus
Name one motif that shows restoration in Narnia.
Return of spring
Statues coming to life
Defeat of White Witch
Aslan’s return.
How can one story show both personal growth and spiritual meaning?
Symbolism allows characters, events, or objects to represent larger moral or spiritual ideas, helping readers see deeper themes beyond the surface story.