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Although C.S. Lewis’s writings are diverse in theme and style, they are all greatly affected by the milestones in his life, including his exposure to religion (and lack thereof), the death of his beloved wife, and his many childhood fantasies, all of these being especially prominent in The Chronicles of Narnia, The Problem of Pain, and Mere Christianity. A look at Lewis’s life shows what is one of the most prime examples of the archetypal “cause and effect” pattern. ...
Born in the winter of 1898 in Belfast to a solicitor and to a clergyman’s daughter, Lewis’s early life was not out of the ordinary for a young boy (Lewis, Joy, 2). ... As a result, Lewis and his older brother Warren were always pressed to further their education (Lewis, Joy, 3-4). When not studying Lewis enjoyed playing with Warren. He recalls his first glimpse of beauty in a piece his brother once made, “As long as I live my imagination of Paradise will retain something of my brother’s toy garden” (Lewis, Joy, 7). Two major events of his childhood occurred soon after: His brother’s departure to study in an English boarding school (Lewis, Joy, 11) and the death of his mother. ... He therefore came to expect the worst of things from there on out in his life (Lewis, Joy, 20). Lewis’s religious experiences as a child were few, except the tradition readings and prayers, imposed by his father (Lewis, Joy, 161).
Approximate Word count = 1232
Approximate Pages = 4.9
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