As Thomas C. Foster has made perfectly clear at this point in his book, the Bible is referenced frequently in literature. A common Bible-related feature found in most texts is the presence of a "Christ figure." In The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, a prominent example of a Christ figure is found in the lion, Aslan. He is a sort of lord of the land of Narnia, and he is exceptionally wise and compassionate, much like Jesus. He is a guide for the Pevensie children when they arrive in Narnia and help to overthrow the White Witch; they follow his guidance without question. He is also a selfless creature and hopes to take down the White Witch, not so he can rule the kingdom, but to make life better for all the inhabitants of the land.
In the Bible, Jesus is betrayed by Judas, a disciple who at one point was a loyal companion to him. Judas gives away Jesus' whereabouts to the people who intend to arrest him, which they are successful in doing. This leads to Jesus' crucifixion, and even though Judas has basically killed him, Jesus forgives him. Aslan has this same forgiveness for Edmund, one of the Pevensie children, when he betrays him and helps the White Witch. He even decides to be the sacrifice and take Edmund's place when he is about to die, despite the fact that he is undeserving of such generosity. This is similar to Jesus sacrificing himself and dying on the cross to save all of mankind. Due to all these characteristics, Aslan is a perfect example of a Christ figure in literature.
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