The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book Club Questions
Welcome to the Buddy Book Club – we have a light-hearted comedic podcast that covers a variety of books. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis is a classic children’s fantasy novel that follows four siblings who stumble into a magical world called Narnia. If you enjoy talking animals, Turkish delight addiction, and a Santa Claus with questionable gift-giving practices, then this book might be for you. For a deeper dive into the book and key topics like: the merits of shipping kids to the countryside during wartime and the importance of cleaning your blade after your first kill, check out our podcast episode.
Our book club questions try to be a little more outside the box/comedic than your typical book club questions – hopefully you enjoy them.
Book Club Questions – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
-> Is Turkish delight the most addictive substance in literature?
Was Edmund’s betrayal for Turkish delight is justified? Bonus points if you can come up with a modern equivalent (Sour Patch Kids, perhaps?).
-> If you could choose any magical furniture to transport you to another world, what would it be?
Is a wardrobe really the best option, or would you prefer a enchanted La-Z-Boy recliner?
-> Should Santa Claus stick to his lane of gift-giving and stop enforcing gender roles?
Debate the pros and cons of Father Christmas as a weapons distributor. Is “girls don’t fight” really the message we want from jolly old St. Nick?
-> If you had to choose between being turned to stone or attending a CCD class, which would you pick?
Discuss the merits of petrification versus religious education. Don’t forget to factor in the potential for becoming a stylish garden ornament.
-> What’s the appropriate age to introduce children to brutal animal-on-animal violence?
Is watching Aslan’s sacrifice too much for kids, or is it just good preparation for “The Lion King”?
-> If you could have any magical gift from Santa, what would you choose?
Would you opt for a never-ending battle or eternal housework?
-> In a fight between Aslan and Mufasa, who would win?
Consider factors such as divine powers, singing ability, and overall majestic mane quality.
-> If you had to live as a Narnian animal, which would you choose and why?
Bonus points if you can justify being a talking mouse with a sword.
-> Is “merely a trifle” the best humble brag of all time?
Discuss how you could incorporate this phrase into your daily life to sound more sophisticated.
-> If you could rewrite the ending to make it longer, what would you add?
More epic battles? Extended coronation ceremonies? A “30 years later” epilogue where the Pevensies struggle with Narnian taxes?
