Chapter 10
In This Chapter
Aslan
Just judge and merciful giver of quests
Also known as: The Lion
Shows both justice and mercy to Digory, acknowledging that while Digory brought evil into Narnia,...
Bulldog
Faithful talking dog
Also known as: The Brave Dog
A loyal dog given speech by Aslan. He represents the faithful and brave nature of dogs, ready to...
Chief Elephant
Animal leader
Also known as: The First Elephant
One of the first animals to receive speech from Aslan. He becomes a leader among the talking...
Digory Kirke
Chosen quest-bearer
Also known as: Digory
Given a mission by Aslan to obtain a magical apple to protect Narnia from the evil he inadvertently...
Jackdaw
Talking bird
Also known as: The Talkative Bird
One of the talking birds created by Aslan. True to his nature, he is rather chatty and sometimes...
Polly Plummer
Witness to creation
Also known as: Polly
Witnesses the creation of Narnia and is present when Aslan establishes the talking animals and...
Rabbit
Swift messenger
Also known as: Quick Rabbit
A quick rabbit granted speech by Aslan. Despite being small, he has an important voice in the...
Raven
Wise advisor bird
Also known as: Wise Raven
A wise talking raven given speech by Aslan. Ravens are traditionally associated with wisdom and...
Stag
Forest messenger
Also known as: Proud Stag
A magnificent stag given speech by Aslan. He represents the wild, free spirit of the forest and...
Talking Animals
First council of Narnia
Also known as: First Council
The first animals to be given the gift of speech by Aslan. They include elephants, dogs, bears, and...
Talking Badger
Wise counselor
Also known as: Wise Badger
A badger granted speech by Aslan who becomes known for his wisdom and practical advice. Badgers are...
Talking Squirrel
Energetic messenger
Also known as: Chatter Squirrel
A lively squirrel given speech by Aslan. True to squirrel nature, he is energetic and quick-moving,...
Previously Seen
Atlantis Dust
Magical substance
Also known as: Magic Dust
Magical dust from the lost world of Atlantis, contained in Mrs. Lefay's box. Uncle Andrew uses this...
Aunt Letty
Caretaker aunt
Also known as: Letitia Ketterley
Digory's aunt who takes care of him and his dying mother. She is kind but overwhelmed by the...
Bear
Strong protector
Also known as: Talking Bear
A large bear given the gift of speech by Aslan. He represents strength and protection among the new...
Charn Guards
Royal protectors (statues)
Also known as: Palace Guards
Armored guards who once protected the royal palace of Charn. They appear as stone-still figures in...
Charn Inhabitants
Victims of the Deplorable Word
Also known as: People of Charn
Revealed to be truly dead, destroyed by Jadis speaking the Deplorable Word. They represent the...
Charn Palace
Ruined seat of power
Also known as: Royal Palace
The vast, empty palace of Charn filled with halls of frozen statues. Once a center of power and...
Charn Throne
Symbol of power
Also known as: Royal Throne
The magnificent throne where Jadis once ruled as Queen of Charn. It sits empty in the great hall, a...
Cook
Household cook
Also known as: Kitchen Servant
The cook working in the Ketterley household, responsible for preparing meals during the difficult...
Digory's Father
Absent father
Also known as: Mr. Kirke
Digory's father who is away in India on business, unable to return while his wife is dying. His...
Doctor
Family physician
Also known as: Physician
The physician treating Digory's dying mother. He provides little hope for her recovery, making...
Donkey
Humble worker
Also known as: Humble Donkey
A hardworking donkey given speech by Aslan. He represents humility and honest labor among the...
Dumb Animals
Protected creatures
Also known as: Ordinary Animals
Animals not chosen by Aslan to receive the gift of speech. They remain as ordinary animals and are...
Emperor-Over-the-Sea
Supreme ruler
Also known as: The Emperor
Aslan's father, mentioned as the ultimate authority over all worlds. Though not seen directly, his...
Frank
First King of Narnia
Also known as: King Frank I
Chosen by Aslan to be the first King of Narnia. His honest, kind nature and love for his wife Helen...
Gentleman in Top Hat
Shocked witness
Also known as: Well-dressed Bystander
A well-dressed London gentleman who witnesses Jadis's rampage in the street. He represents the...
Great Bell
Magical awakening device
Also known as: The Bell
A massive golden bell with a hammer beside it, inscribed with a verse warning of consequences. When...
Green Rings
Return device
Also known as: Return Rings
Magic rings made by Uncle Andrew from Atlantis dust. They transport the wearer from the Wood...
Guinea Pig
Fellow traveler
Also known as: Test Subject
Found by the children in the Wood Between the Worlds, having been sent there by Uncle Andrew's...
Hansom Cab Driver
Frightened cab driver
Also known as: Second Cabby
A London cab driver whose hansom cab is picked up and thrown by Jadis as a demonstration of her...
Helen
First Queen of Narnia
Also known as: Queen Helen
Frank's wife, brought from London by Aslan to be the first Queen of Narnia. She is a good-hearted...
Housewife with Apron
Domestic witness
Also known as: Working Mother
A London housewife who joins the growing crowd to witness Jadis's rampage. She represents the...
Jadis
Contemptuous queen
Also known as: The White Witch
Immediately sees through Uncle Andrew's weakness and attempts to manipulate him. She fights off the...
Jadis's Sister
Rival queen (deceased)
The sister of Queen Jadis who fought her for the throne of Charn. Rather than let her sister rule,...
Lamp-post
Landmark
Also known as: The Growing Lamp-post
A piece of the London lamp-post that Jadis broke off and threw. When it lands in the newly created...
Leopard
Swift messenger
Also known as: Swift Leopard
A graceful leopard granted speech by Aslan. He represents speed and agility among the diverse...
London Crowd
Witnesses
Also known as: Bystanders
A gathering crowd of curious Londoners who witness Jadis's demonstration of supernatural strength....
Mabel Kirke
Dying mother
Also known as: Mother
Digory's beloved mother who is dying of an illness. Her condition is the source of Digory's...
Mole
Underground worker
Also known as: Earth Mole
A humble mole given speech by Aslan. He represents those who work beneath the surface and...
Mouse
Small but brave counselor
Also known as: Brave Mouse
A tiny but brave mouse granted speech by Aslan. Despite his small size, he has courage and...
Mr. Ketterley
Deceased patriarch (mentioned)
Also known as: Digory's Grandfather
Uncle Andrew's and Aunt Letty's father, mentioned as the source of Uncle Andrew's box containing...
Mrs. Lefay
Fairy godmother (deceased)
Also known as: Fairy Godmother
Uncle Andrew's fairy godmother who was imprisoned and gave him a box before she died. The box...
Newspaper Seller
Amazed vendor
Also known as: Paper Boy
A London newspaper vendor who abandons his papers to watch Jadis's demonstration of power. His...
Nursemaid
Medical caregiver
Also known as: Nurse
A nurse hired to care for Digory's dying mother. She provides professional medical care but can do...
Omnibus Driver
Transportation worker
Also known as: Bus Driver
A London omnibus driver who stops his vehicle to watch the chaos caused by Jadis. His horses become...
Owl
Wise night watcher
Also known as: Wise Owl
A wise owl granted speech by Aslan. Owls are traditionally associated with wisdom and night vision,...
Panther
Noble hunter
Also known as: Noble Panther
A noble panther given the ability to speak by Aslan. Panthers are associated with nobility and...
Police
Law enforcement
Also known as: London Police
London police officers who attempt to arrest Jadis for the chaos she's causing in the streets. They...
Police Sergeant
Senior law enforcement
Also known as: Senior Officer
A senior police officer who leads the attempt to arrest Jadis. Despite his authority and...
Policeman with Helmet
Outmatched officer
Also known as: Bobby
A London policeman attempting to arrest Jadis. His helmet is knocked off during the scuffle,...
Robin
Messenger of hope
Also known as: Cheerful Robin
A cheerful robin given the gift of speech by Aslan. Robins are traditionally harbingers of good...
Royal Court of Charn
Royal courtiers (statues)
Also known as: Charn Nobility
The nobles and courtiers of Charn seen as statues in the hall. Their rich clothing and proud...
Shopkeeper
Curious merchant
Also known as: Local Merchant
A London shopkeeper who comes out of his store to see what the commotion is about. He watches in...
Strawberry
Talking horse
Also known as: Fledge
Given the gift of speech by Aslan and becomes one of the first talking animals of Narnia. He can...
Talking Beaver
Builder and engineer
Also known as: Builder Beaver
A beaver given speech by Aslan who will help build and maintain the infrastructure of the new...
Talking Fox
Clever advisor
Also known as: Clever Fox
A fox granted speech by Aslan, bringing natural cunning and intelligence to the council. Foxes are...
Talking Goat
Mountain scout
Also known as: Mountain Goat
A sure-footed goat granted speech by Aslan. Goats are known for their ability to navigate difficult...
Talking Mole
Underground expert
Also known as: Underground Mole
A humble mole given speech by Aslan. He represents those who work beneath the surface and...
Talking Otter
Water guardian
Also known as: Playful Otter
A playful otter given speech by Aslan who brings joy and water knowledge to the council. Otters are...
Talking Sheep
Peaceful counselor
Also known as: Gentle Sheep
A woolly sheep given speech by Aslan. Sheep represent gentleness and community, bringing peaceful...
Talking Weasel
Swift scout
Also known as: Quick Weasel
A quick weasel granted speech by Aslan. Weasels are known for their speed and agility, making them...
The Deplorable Word
Ultimate weapon
Also known as: Word of Power
A terrible word of magic known only to Jadis that destroyed all living things in Charn. It...
Uncle Andrew
Failed manipulator
Also known as: Andrew Ketterley
Attempts to control and use Jadis for his own purposes, but she sees through his weakness...
Wood Trees
Silent guardians
Also known as: Ancient Trees
Massive, ancient trees that fill the Wood Between the Worlds. They are incredibly old and seem to...
World Pools
Inter-dimensional portals
Also known as: Portal Pools
Countless pools scattered throughout the Wood Between the Worlds, each leading to a different...
Yellow Rings
Transportation device
Also known as: Transport Rings
Magic rings made by Uncle Andrew from Atlantis dust. They transport the wearer from their current...
Young Errand Boy
Street witness
Also known as: Street Urchin
A working-class boy on the London streets who witnesses Jadis's display of strength. He represents...
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