Trumpkin is a dwarf featured in the movie Prince Caspian. His central role in this film is to show the audience how many Narnians have lost their faith in Aslan, symbolic of many Christians losing faith in Christ.
His lack of faith comes down to not having tangible proof of Aslan. This is also shown when he only starts to believe in the Kings and Queens of Old, the Pevensie’s, when they are standing right in front of him.
He is central to the theme of strength of faith but he spends most of the movie on the disbelief side.
Prince Caspian is the titular character of the second movie. He is the Prince of the Telemarines, a human race that has taken over much of Narnia. The movie starts with him being forced to flee because his Uncle Miraz has had a son and the production of an heir places Caspian’s life in jeopardy.
He is tempted by evil multiple times throughout the film but is redeemed or baptized at the end by Aslan. Prince Caspian is also an example of the idea of Christian knighthood.
At the end of the film Caspian becomes King of Narnia and shows he will be ruling a Narnia closer to the Old Narnia, symbolic of the fact that faith is now allowed to flourish under his reign.
It is heavily hinted at that Miraz may have also been responsible for the death of Prince Caspian’s father out of jealousy, infusing Caspian’s lineage with another biblical element as it is very similar to the Old Testament story of Cain and Abel.
Peter is the eldest of the four siblings and is shown to be the leader of their group. He learns over the length of the film to have courage in the face of danger. He slowly gathers more and more courage over the duration of the film. This can be seen especially in the scenes where he faces the wolves of the Ice queen. Eventually peter gained his courage fully when he killed the wolf leader. He also develops a great faith in Aslan, his plan and will as a divine being; the saviour of Narnia.
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Peter’s journey of the second film is very different than that in the first. He seems to have lost some of his blind faith in Aslan. He struggles in this film with the fact that Lucy was the one to have seen Aslan first and is upset that he, the high king of Narnia, wouldn’t have. He relates to the theme of seeking God. Peter struggles immensely with the lack of physical proof he is given from Aslan, a struggle also seen in the biblical story of “doubting Thomas.” Peter also represents the idea of Christian knighthood.
Susan is the second eldest of four siblings and is the more logical, rational of the four. At the beginning of their adventure into Narnia she was skeptical of everything and everyone and did not want to venture further. She learns that she must trust and have faith in what she is doing. for example her bow, if she has faith that she will hit her target she will. As she and her siblings continue their journey she starts to slowly gain faith in Aslan and Narnia. Her faith becomes truly founded when she believes in Aslan and that he will come back to life, and so he does.
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Susan’s journey in Prince Caspian begins differently than her siblings as she seems to be the only one that has acclimatized to living in England after their first adventure in Narnia. Throughout this entire film there are multiple indications that she has begun to grow into a woman. Although she does seem to wonder why she didn’t see Aslan like Lucy did she doesn’t remain stuck on it and instead moves past it. This as well as her flirtation with Caspian indicate that she wants to grow up and potentially leave the world of Narnia behind.
This journey feels very similar to many children who grow up being taken to church by their parents and have a connection to faith then but lose it when they grow up and become responsible for their own decisions.
Lucy is the first of the four kids who discovered Narnia through a wardrobe. She did not doubt the existence of Narnia even though her siblings doesn’t believe it at first. She also demonstrated bravery and righteousness throughout the movie, presented in following and caring for Aslan when Aslan sacrificed himself for Edmund.
Despite being the youngest girl of the four she was the bravest, most inquisitive, and most faithful of them all. From the time she stepped into Narnia and met the faun Tumnus she had faith in him and that he was a good person. Throughout the movie her faith in the residents of Narnia has never faltered. This faith has carried her and her throughout the land. Her faith in the beavers took her to Aslan and her faith in Aslan granted her, her siblings, and the rest of Narnia the victory over the witch queen.
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Upon her and her siblings return to Narnia, Lucy demonstrates the greatest faith in Aslan. Aslan reveals himself to only her early on and no one believes her when she says she saw him. Although she does not follow immediately she does later seek Aslan out. She demonstrates the closest thing to blind faith in the world of Narnia and she is rewarded for it.
The idea of strength of faith in God can be seen both in other stories of Narnia and in the bible. She is also one of the examples of the might of the heart theme that appears frequently in Prince Caspian
Edmund is the second youngest of the four. He is very mischievous. Edmund never believed his sister and mocked her for believing in Narnia. He pretended to not know of Narnia after following his younger sister into Narnia and meeting with the White Witch. Biblically, he could be compared to Judas, in that Edmund sold out his family for some sweets, as Judas sold out Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.
Matthew 26:14
Just like Judas, Edmund regretted his betrayal. However, he did not kill himself. He slowly recognized that the “queen” of Narnia was evil as he witnessed her cruelty towards the innocent that dared defy her.
Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself.
Matthew 27: 3-5
Edmund eventually gets rescued by Aslan and his forces and is forgiven for his sins. He then becomes a believer and a fighter in Aslan’s Army.
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In an attempt to learn from his actions, or sins, from the last film he is the only one who believes Lucy’s vision at the start of this movie. He also approaches many of the problems of this film in a different way than the last time he was in Narnia. He attempts to think things through and create results that will allow the best outcome with the least casualties, as seen in the discussion at the stone table about the Narnian’s next move.
His journey also comes full circle as he is the one to kill the white witch as she attempts to tempt Caspian and Peter to bring her back, further examined in the theme of temptation.
The great Lion and Jesus figure of the movie. He was prophesied to come and save his people, as the coming of the Messiah was foretold. From the time we met the beavers we were told of the coming of Aslan.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
Matthew 1:23
When Edmund was returned to Aslan, the witch queen reminded him that she was owed Edmund’s blood. Aslan instead died for the sin of Edmund just like Jesus died for the sins of the world. Only a pure and innocent being can die for the sin of others, and rise again. This is important as only Jesus, who was fully sinless, could die for the sins of the world.
Aslan sacrificed on the stone table for Edmund
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3: 16-17
The stone table was a reference for the cross, in that it was the burden of the saviour, and what he died on. Aslan like Jesus was assaulted before he died, and shaved, just like Jesus was robbed of his clothing and stabbed.
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom, so they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfill the Scripture which says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.”
John 19: 23-24
But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water.
John 19:34
After the death of both Aslan and Jesus there was an earthquake. When aslan resurrected, and there was an earthquake when Jesus died there was one. And the stone table split like the rocks did in the bible.
And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split.
Matthew 27:51
Aslan walking off down the beach
Aslan after his resurrection, brings beings back to life, or rather reanimates them, this can be compared to how Jesus resurrects people in the Bible.
Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”
John 11:38-44
Lastly both Aslan and Jesus left their followers with the promise of returning one day in the future, with that date unknown to everyone else.
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Acts 1:6-11
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Aslan continues to be the embodiment of God in the second movie. He demonstrates the christian ideals of compassion and forgiveness in his interactions with the Telemarines and non-believers. Instead of being striking them down he forgives those who have done bad things or gone against him and gives them an opportunity to change their ways.
The water man Aslan summons
His character demonstrates baptismal like abilities both with the water spirit at the end of the great battle, and with his breath on the ex-wife and advisor of the king at the end of the movie.
Beyond his actions in either movie Aslan also embodies a christlike figure as Christ was often called the lion of Judah.
Aslan and Lucy
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Jadis is the villain of the movie and can easily be compared to as the devil. From the first moment we meet her, she appears to Edmund as this nice bright, good queen, but as the bible says even the devil disguises himself as an angel of light.
And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
2nd Corinthians 11:14-15
She also makes false promises to Edmund that he could be like a king, tempting and misleading him. This can be compared to when the serpent convinced Adam and Eve that they could be like God if they ate the fruit of the forbidden tree..
For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.
Genesis 3:5
She also knows all of the laws of Narnia like the devil and demons know the bible. As mentioned in a proverb from the Shakespear play The Merchant of Venice, “the devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. Even things that are good in themselves can be twisted to serve bad purposes.”
In the end Jadis ends up being defeated by Aslan in the final fight; proving the Christian ideal that good will triumph over evil.
Jadis, The White Witch
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She makes a brief reappearance in the second film when two of her old followers attempt to tempt Caspian and then Peter into bringing her back from the dead in order to fight King Miraz, the bad guy of the second film.
Her appearance in this movie is short lived as her image is stabbed by Edmund and the spell is broken.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the story succeeding The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. The story begins with Pevensie children being magically transported back to the world of Narnia unbeknownst to them. They quickly find their bearings and confirm that they indeed have been brought back to Narnia, specifically the castle from which they ruled as the Kings and Queens 1300 Narnian years ago. They find their magical artifacts that were given to them by Aslan.
They overhear a commotion of a dwarf being drowned, and do not hesitate to save the dwarf, Trumpkin. After which they learn about how Narnia has descended into chaos in the last 1300 years. They learn of the coup orchestrated by King Caspian IX brother Miraz, who is now the king of Narnia. Meanwhile the rightful king Caspian is being taught about the truth, about his father, Aslan, the old Kings and Queens from Dr. Cornelius. After learning all this information, Dr. Cornelius sends the young Caspian heir away to safety so they he may once again rule Narnia as the rightful heir.
Sleeping under the stars in Narnia
A civil war is launched, after hearing everything that has occured, the Pevensie children decided to side with Caspian, and in his name try to remove Miraz the False King from power. The children begin a fight, losing. They are told to flee, as they are the last hope to Caspian and anyone of true faith Narnia has left. The children begin their trials of trying to find Caspian and his camp, to rally the troops once more and take this 1300 year old war to the last fight.
They begin to mobilize and take the fight to Miraz, and Peter coaxing Miraz to a one-on-one duel where Miraz loses. More fighting occurs and leadership from Peter and Edmund lead to the Old Narnian forces to overtake the usurpers, and Caspian is crowned king of Narnia.
The Pevensie’s prepare to leave Narnia in the hands of Caspian
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe is an adventurous story of Lucy, Edmond, Peter, and Susan in the fantasy world of Narnia. Lucy finds out that the White Witch turned Narnia into eternal winter and never Christmas. Meanwhile, the White Witch knows that there will be four people defeating her and become the kings and queens of Narnia, and she plans to prevent this by deceiving and using Edmond and tells him to bring his siblings to her.
When the four children decides to help Narnia, and with the help of Mr. Beaver, they start a journey to find the magical lion Aslan and defeat the White Witch together. However, Edmond wants to be the prince that the White Witch promised, so he left alone and followed her.
The three Pevensie’s walking along the frozen river
Lucy, Peter, Susan, and Mr. Beaver met Father Christmas on their way and the children receive items that would help them along their journey. When they find Aslan and the village, they win Aslan’s trust with their bravery and righteousness, and they help in defeating the witch. Edmond knows he was deceived when the witch tries to kill him, fortunately the three children saved him and welcomed him back. Then they headed to the castle, gets back everything the witch has taken from them, and turns the stone sculptures back to life. The witch was defeated, winter has finally gone, and everything in Narnia went back to normal.The four kids becomes the kings and queens of Narnia, and then went back to their world.
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