by Prince Caspian » June 22nd, 2006, 9:31 am
I also believe that. A few weeks ago I wrote a story about the Holy Spirit, but I used a lot of symbolism. At the end of telling my story, we shared opinions about it, and what did they tought the elements in the story symbolized. I found out that they had more meanings than I actually put in my story! I was surprised, and then I tought "Wow, C. S. Lewis must have felt this when people shared opinions about Narnia." So yeah, I do believe that it does flow in both directions.
And also, remember that in both the Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian C.S. Lewis still keeps symbolism a bit toned down, it's after Prince Caspian that he starts putting more of a litttle meaning into everything.
And yes, I'm almost sure that in LWW winter stands for cold, and for being away from God, before you finally see him and he warms and makes spring flow in your heart. :D
Oh empty my heart.... I've got to make room for this feeling.... This feeling is bigger than me!:D