Chapter 8
In This Chapter
Aslan
Creator of Narnia
Also known as: The Lion
The great Lion who sings Narnia into existence. His voice creates the stars, sun, land, and all...
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...
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
Unwilling traveler
Also known as: King Frank I
Caught up in the magical transport to other worlds when everyone grabs the rings. He maintains his...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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's Sister
Rival queen (deceased)
The sister of Queen Jadis who fought her for the throne of Charn. Rather than let her sister rule,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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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