Bree and Hwin |
 Oct 31 2008, 02:44 AM
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Bree and Hwin  Bree and Hwin are both horses who were stolen as foals and removed from their Narnian home to be used in service, for Bree it was as a war horse by a Tarkaan lord, Anradin, and for Hwin it was as a domestic horse, being given to Aravis. Bree hasn't dared to speak during all his time with Anradin but trusts Shasta immediately and speaks to him. Hwin reveals her ability to speak in order to save Aravis from committing suicide. What does this tell us about their characters? Why is Bree so sure that Shasta can be trusted not to tell someone that he's a Narnian? Bree is horrified to have his tail cut short because he wants to look impressive when he returns. He worries about rolling - is it acceptable in Narnia or not? He doesn't want to make a social error and be thought unrefined. His reason for befriending Shasta and travelling with him was to reach Narnia, but as they get close he seems to want to hang back. He refuses to believe that Aslan is a lion although admits that, because he was only a foal when he left Narnia, he doesn't really understand it but refuses to believe that Aravis is able to understand because of her age. Hwin is more humble but is a clear, logical thinker and knows that certain measures will be necessary for their survival and safe passage through Tashbaan and that being covered in mud with short tails is the best disguise. She seems amused by Bree's worries about rolling, she doesn't know whether Narnian horses roll either but doesn't care. Why do you think they've developed such different attitudes to returning home? Why do you think Bree's attitude to returning home changes? What do you see as the turning point in Bree's opinion of himself and those around him? Do you, in fact, agree that his opinion changed? Were you surprised by Bree's assertiveness towards Aravis, telling her "This is my escape just as much as yours"? Why do you think Hwin looks up to Bree? Why does Bree swear By the Lion or By the Lion's Mane, yet refuse to believe that Aslan is, in fact, a lion? We hope you'll enjoy discussing these wonderful characters, please feel free to use these points and questions just as a starting point or bring your own observations and questions. We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts. 
This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Nov 1 2008, 06:41 AM --------------------  November's book is The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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