I have such a soft spot for Rilian, so I am really enjoying these stories about him.
The art and history of Narnia continue to tie into Rilian's life, if only he'd notice, poor guy. Witches, Rilian! They're very tricky!
Loved the beginning conversation/battle of wills with Doctor Cornelius. Cornelius, you drive a hard bargain! And it's interesting to me that Cornelius would rather be a man than a dwarf - I feel like that was the opposite in canon.
Also interesting is the lack of women in Rilian's life, even after the death of his mother. He talks to Cornelius, to Drinian, to his father, but other than the LOTGK, there's no females for him to talk to.
I liked the scene with Caspian at the end. Poor Caspian, my heart always breaks for him. His disappointment at Rilian's departure at the end! But still, I get the sense that Caspian is a good king. Nice moment when he recalls the White Witch.
And Rilian with cup at the end! Poor, young, dumb, Rilian.
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Date: 2011-05-18 03:46 am (UTC)The art and history of Narnia continue to tie into Rilian's life, if only he'd notice, poor guy. Witches, Rilian! They're very tricky!
Loved the beginning conversation/battle of wills with Doctor Cornelius. Cornelius, you drive a hard bargain! And it's interesting to me that Cornelius would rather be a man than a dwarf - I feel like that was the opposite in canon.
Also interesting is the lack of women in Rilian's life, even after the death of his mother. He talks to Cornelius, to Drinian, to his father, but other than the LOTGK, there's no females for him to talk to.
I liked the scene with Caspian at the end. Poor Caspian, my heart always breaks for him. His disappointment at Rilian's departure at the end! But still, I get the sense that Caspian is a good king. Nice moment when he recalls the White Witch.
And Rilian with cup at the end! Poor, young, dumb, Rilian.