Chapter 6

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In This Chapter

Digory Kirke

Bearer of consequences

Also known as: Digory

Makes the fateful decision to ring the bell in Charn despite Polly's warnings, awakening the evil...

Frank

Cab-driver

Also known as: King Frank I

A London cab-driver whose horse Strawberry is frightened by Jadis. He is an honest, working-class...

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...

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...

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...

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

Destroyer in London

Also known as: The White Witch

Causes chaos in London, demonstrating her supernatural strength by breaking off pieces of a...

London Crowd

Witnesses

Also known as: Bystanders

A gathering crowd of curious Londoners who witness Jadis's demonstration of supernatural strength....

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...

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...

Polly Plummer

Voice of caution

Also known as: Polly

Shows wisdom and caution in Charn, warning Digory not to ring the bell. Her sensible nature...

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

Cab-horse

Also known as: Fledge

Frank's cab-horse who is frightened by Jadis's violent behavior in London. He is a tired old...

Uncle Andrew

Amateur magician

Also known as: Andrew Ketterley

Revealed to be a magician who has created magic rings from dust that belonged to Jadis's world. He...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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