Another well written piece, I’m so glad to have upgraded to being a paid subscriber, reading your content has been so edifying
The modern mind has been conditioned and strip of this imaginative acumen to unravel characters in the abstract. I know it took a second reading, training and conditioning my mind to see how Lewis develops this devouring beast motifs in his Narnia characters (Digory and Eustace Scrub) gotta love those names. Believe it or not, having to read charlottes web with my daughter is where the light bulb went off for me.
You’re right, people rather have the blatant, declarative, action plot of Schindler’s list, than the development and cerebral opus of JoJo Rabbit.
I’ve been trying to introduce these ideas you’ve illustrated in your compositions in my Bible studies, because you see these all over the place, but it seems futile. Sometimes it’s like one voice crying in the wilderness. My 9 year old daughter is more receptive than my adult Bible friends, they love the Rolodex systematic discussions.
Thanks so much for your subscription, Von! And your encouragement means a lot!
It doesn't surprise me that it's easier for your daughter to understand than for adults. I think children are closer to their imaginations, and often, adults have had it stamped out of them for years. Charlotte's web is fantastic and Narnia (anything by Lewis) is perfect. If you need extra help convincing anyone, I would recommend The Abolition of Man by Lewis. I don't know if you've read it yet, but it speaks very helpfully to these issues. I'm so glad your daughter is enjoying it; that makes me happy!
Another well written piece, I’m so glad to have upgraded to being a paid subscriber, reading your content has been so edifying
The modern mind has been conditioned and strip of this imaginative acumen to unravel characters in the abstract. I know it took a second reading, training and conditioning my mind to see how Lewis develops this devouring beast motifs in his Narnia characters (Digory and Eustace Scrub) gotta love those names. Believe it or not, having to read charlottes web with my daughter is where the light bulb went off for me.
You’re right, people rather have the blatant, declarative, action plot of Schindler’s list, than the development and cerebral opus of JoJo Rabbit.
I’ve been trying to introduce these ideas you’ve illustrated in your compositions in my Bible studies, because you see these all over the place, but it seems futile. Sometimes it’s like one voice crying in the wilderness. My 9 year old daughter is more receptive than my adult Bible friends, they love the Rolodex systematic discussions.
Thanks so much for your subscription, Von! And your encouragement means a lot!
It doesn't surprise me that it's easier for your daughter to understand than for adults. I think children are closer to their imaginations, and often, adults have had it stamped out of them for years. Charlotte's web is fantastic and Narnia (anything by Lewis) is perfect. If you need extra help convincing anyone, I would recommend The Abolition of Man by Lewis. I don't know if you've read it yet, but it speaks very helpfully to these issues. I'm so glad your daughter is enjoying it; that makes me happy!