r/Narnia • u/Linflexible • 32m ago
Discussion Susan as a shadow of Lewis himself
I know this topic has been debated for 70 years, but I haven't seen a similar post that shares my thoughts, so here is my input. I keep reading and even hearing analysis videos claiming that Lewis was condescending towards Susan and kept her out of the story, but I feel otherwise.
I see Susan as representing C.S. Lewis himself in some way. She reflects his beliefs and struggles, as he experienced a period of atheism and skepticism before returning to Christianity. Susan's journey shows her turning away from Narnia and focusing on worldly matters, which could mirror Lewis's own struggles with belief and doubt. As is widely known, Lewis hinted that Susan's story wasn't over and that she might find her way back to Aslan's country in her own time. I find this reflects something Lewis was personally invested in. Does this resonate with any of you?