What are the names of the two characters introduced during Chapter One of "The Last Battle?" What do their names imply? What do you think of their personalities? Do you think that the characters are believable?

Discuss why Tirian begins to believe the lie that Aslan is doing these things and his emotional reaction. What do you think that Tirian believes about freedom? Do you think that Tirian could have made a difference for the other creatures had he spoken up?

Why do you think that Lewis creates a conflict between Tirian and the Dwarfs? Why do you think that Poggin would go to Tirian's side?

Why do you think that earth time is different than the time in Narnia? Why do you think the passage of time is important for the telling of the story?

How do different characters offer Jill comfort? Are...