Post by Z451 on Apr 26, 2014 23:43:03 GMT
Prince Caspian
Lewis introduces Caspian as the young nephew of and heir to King Miraz of Narnia.
By this time 1300 years have passed since the rule of High King Peter and his siblings, and Old Narnians no longer live openly in Narnia, having been driven into hiding by Caspian's ancestors, the Telmarines.
In fact, the talking beasts are believed to be mythical, and stories of them are forbidden in Miraz's castle.
When Caspian is a small boy (by which time both of his parents are dead), his nurse tells him of these stories, which fascinate him; but when he mentions them in the presence of his uncle, Miraz rebukes Caspian and dismisses the nurse.
Miraz appoints Doctor Cornelius Caspian's tutor.
Cornelius has dwarfish as well as human blood, though Miraz does not know this.
Cornelius teaches Caspian the sciences and history that his uncle prescribes, but also tells him secretly the true stories of Narnia's past.
Cornelius tells Caspian that Miraz killed Caspian IX, Caspian's father and Miraz's elder brother, to take the throne for himself.
Although Miraz never cared much for Prince Caspian, he was willing that Caspian should succeed him as king, as he would rather Caspian inherit the throne than a stranger.
When Miraz's wife Prunaprismia gives birth to a son, this situation changes overnight.
Cornelius urges the 13-year-old Caspian to flee for his life; for Miraz will certainly perceive Caspian as his son's rival for the throne.
Cornelius gives Caspian Queen Susan's magic horn, which will bring help to whoever blows it.
Caspian flees and meets creatures he once thought mythical, and the Old Narnians accept him as king.
When Miraz attacks, Caspian blows the horn, and the kings and queens of old – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy – are pulled back into Narnia.
With Aslan's help, they defeat Miraz in what Lewis called the "War of Deliverance" and restore old Narnia.
Despite his Telmarine bloodline, Caspian is named the rightful heir by Aslan himself, for he is a member of Adam's race from Earth.
He becomes King Caspian X.
Links
Wikipedia> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspian_X
Narnia Wiki> narnia.wikia.com/wiki/Caspian_X
Disney Character Central> www.charactercentral.net/C84_DisneyCharacters_PrincesPrincesses_PrinceCaspian.aspx
Copyright Owner
HarperCollins> www.narnia.com/us
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