On to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.....

Before reading you may find it helpful to become familiar with the different parts of a ship. Otherwise, the unending references to "poop deck" and "starboard" may become a little annoying.

To see a complete picture of the diagram above (the words got cut off the right side of the page), copy and paste this address:
http://rcbcp.wordpress.com/rockhoppers-ship/

Background information to read before you begin Prince Caspian

"In the years since the Pensvie children were in Narnia. about 1300 Narnian years have passed. Some humans have stumbled into the land of Telmar, invaded Narnia and conquered it. They have suppressed the "Old Narnians," the talking beasts and so on, and because of their fear of the sea, they have allowed a great wood to grow up along the sea. Narnia has been conquered by Caspian the Conqueror, also known as Caspian the First.

By the time our book begins, Caspian the Tenth is growing up in the court of his Uncle Miraz, a man who murdered Caspian's father, the rightful king." Douglas Wilson, Omnibus 1.

Telmar is not to be confused with Tashbaan. Tashbaan, the capital city featured in The Horse and His Boy is located to the south of Narnia and Archenland. Telmar is in what was Narnia.

Please read the post below too.

Prince Caspian begins...

Welcome to Prince Caspian, our 4th book in the Chronicle of Narnia series. So far in the series we have discovered the themes of Creation and the Fall, Redemption and Providence. With Prince Caspian we are going to explore the themes of loyalty and government.

"Everyday our loyalties are tested...Today, each of us faces issues of loyalty. Will you be obedient to your parents? Will you hide your faith? Will you crumble and betray Christ or His people?" Douglas Wilson, Omnibus 1 (I can't take credit for these words or wisdom).

Or like Paul, will you hold to your beliefs despite the cost?

As you read, pay attention to who is loyal to whom. How do their beliefs affect their actions? Take notes if you will and we'll discuss this in class.

Happy Reading!