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How did Edmund betray the White Witch?
Strangers With Candy. Foolishly, Edmund consumes enchanted food and drink that the Witch gives him (including two freaking pounds of Turkish delight). The combination of Edmund’s own flaws and the Witch’s power makes him a traitor to his brother and sisters.
What does the narrator tell you about Edmund’s reasons for his choice to follow the instructions of the White Witch?
The narrator explains that Edmund isn’t really evil, like the witch. He is greedy – he wants more Turkish Delight, and he wants to be a prince, and he wants to get back at Peter.
What did Edmund ask the White Witch to give him?
Edmund musters up the courage to ask the Witch for some Turkish Delight, but she refuses at first. Then, she realizes that Edmund could faint on the journey, so she orders the dwarf to bring him stale bread and water.
Why is Edmund so miserable on the journey?
The Witch and Edmund ride on the sledge and the Dwarf drives it. Edmund has a terrible time; he is extremely cold and wet without his coat, and he feels miserable because it’s obvious now that the Witch is evil. They drive all night and into the morning. Suddenly the Witch orders the sledge to stop.
How does Edmund’s character change over the course of the story?
Edmund’s character is probably the most ambiguous in the novel. For the first half of the book, Edmund is as spiteful and mean as it is possible for a young boy to be, but his character transforms halfway through the novel. By the end, Edmund is fair-minded and brave, and he is just as admirable as Peter.
What was Edmund’s first clue that something unusual was happening?
What was Edmund’s first clue that something unusual was happening? His voice had a curious out-of-doors sound.
Why does Lucy and Susan have trouble?
The camp is filled with gloom and trepidation. That night, Susan and Lucy worry about Aslan, so they cannot sleep. They realize that Aslan has left the pavilion, and they quickly leave to find him.