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AEP Book Report Semester 1 - Summer Valdez

The Silver Chair


“The Silver Chair” is a magical, fantasy-themed book written by C.S. Lewis,  and is the 6th book of the Narnia series.  “The Silver Chair” brings the readers on a journey with the three main characters - Jill, Eustace, and Puddlegum, on a quest to find the missing prince of Narnia.  It enchants the readers with its striking imagery, world-building, and captivating plot.


The book fuels the readers’ imaginations through descriptive language that involves all five senses.  The contrast between the dreary real-life world and the magical land of Narnia makes the magic even more meaningful.  The portrayal of the real world consists of bleak adults who do not care for the children while Narnia is filled with unique creatures of all shapes, sizes, and colors. As we follow the protagonists on their journey, we witness their development as characters.


Two of the main characters, Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole, meet at their school.  Eustace has been to Narnia in a previous book, and so the two try to enter the other world and eventually succeed.  After meeting Puddlegum, a marsh-wiggle who plans to assist them, they set off on their exciting journey.  The constant banter yet cooperation between the characters create an interesting dynamic as they try to fulfill their task to find the missing prince.  Lewis beautifully wrote the character and relationship developments as we see them slowly warm up to each other.


The book keeps readers on their toes as crucial information is revealed bit by bit, leaving the readers with time to wonder and create theories of their own before big twists with large impacts on the story.  Some twists do seem cliche and predictable, but the way they were executed still evokes feelings of thrill and shock.  The plot consists of not only absurd obstacles, but also conflict between the characters and their beliefs which keeps readers in a constant state of awe and having the strong desire to know what happens next.


The humanity of the characters underscores themes of teamwork, hard work, and perseverance, emphasizing that any goal can be achieved no matter how absurd it may seem.  Even in the most intense, gut-wrenching moments, the characters learn to help bring each other up no matter their differences.  The rich, fantastical, alluring world of Narnia is described in intricate detail to the point where not only the characters, but the readers find themselves lost in Narnia too.


In short, “The Silver Chair,” by C.S. Lewis is a masterfully made piece of literature that brings us to the wonderful world of Narnia, its characters, and captivating plot that keeps the readers on edge.  The enthralling scenarios are described in such detail that leaves you flipping from page to page wondering what could possibly happen next.  That paired with the humanity of the characters - even if some aren’t human, add sheer levels of morality and emotion.  Despite its few predictable plot points, “The Silver Chair,” is the perfect book for fantasy lovers of all ages.
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