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I very much liked this take on Jill -- gone native completely, uncomfortable with civilization even as she enjoys it, and hurt, yes, hurt by the implication that they have to be saved by the Pevensies and especially by Susan who is so very many things that Jill is not. She doesn't trust Susan -- as much because of England as now and I really like that niggardly doubt -- Aslan sent the Pevensies because we weren't up to it. Jill's feelings are complex here -- it's tied up with the distrust of the Susan of England, irritation and hurt that they've been busting their assess for 5 years and suddenly Susan and the others come in and are going to Save Them All, and Susan is not forthcoming of their plan. Susan does not confide in Jill. There are a lot of reasons for this and then there is the fact that Susan is cool and distant -- she's not responsible for how she makes Jill feel -- Jill is insecure, but she has reason to be and Susan certainly doesn't help the matter. Jill is very practical here, very -- well if they can't get us something, why are we here -- which makes perfect sense. She's not seeing the bigger strategic game, and that's because no one has bothered to tell her! The bits about Dashwood -- "You have no idea who I am" are just awesome (and I love Jill's clothes).
The whole contrast of the Narnnian ways with the Archenland was great.

I really enjoyed the little bit at the end -- Jill's dawning realization that maybe the Archenlanders are doing something, in their own way and there was great characterization in those few moments and exchanges.