That Hideous CS Lewis
That Hideous CS Lewis
OSP E15 Chapter 16: The Light of Heaven, an Old Forest, and Seroni Students
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OSP E15 Chapter 16: The Light of Heaven, an Old Forest, and Seroni Students

Chapter 16 Summary and Themes Analysis

Here in this transitory chapter Ransom continues his journey through the harandra to Meldilorn. I would caution against skimming this one even though it might seem like just another 5 pages of Ransom walking. Technically, Ransom is not walking since he hitches a ride on Augray’s shoulders. We pick up more clues about Malacandra’s age and the Seroni students all but confirm Augray’s speculations about the existence of the so-called Oyarsa of Thulcandra.

Ransom is almost to Meldilorn! Enjoy the episode and leave comments and questions below.

Episode Roadmap

  • Chapter quote, intro, overview, and recap

  • 150-word chapter summary

  • Chapter 16 Themes Analysis

    • Theme 1: Fear

    • Theme 2: Seeing & perspective

    • Theme 3: Heaven, light

    • Theme 4: Looking up

    • Theme 5: Malacandra is old

    • Theme 6: Deductive reasoning, asking questions (Ransom’s interview with the sorns)

  • Wrap up

Episode music - “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears

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