Chapter 9

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In This Chapter

Aslan

Giver of gifts and kingship

Also known as: The Lion

Gives the gift of speech to certain animals, making them the talking beasts of Narnia. He chooses...

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...

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

Bearer of consequences

Also known as: Digory

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Leopard

Swift messenger

Also known as: Swift Leopard

A graceful leopard granted speech by Aslan. He represents speed and agility among the diverse...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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