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'But of course that was the same boat that Aslan (he seems to be at the back of all the stories) pushed ashore at the right place for Asheesh to pick me up. I wish I knew that knight's name, fore he must have kept me alive and starved himself to do it' 'I suppose Aslan would say that was part of someone else's story,' said Aravis. 'I was forgetting that,' said Cor. (ch. 14)

C. S. Lewis#118

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Characters realize their survival depended on unseen helpers within a larger narrative.
In plain terms
Others help us without thanks, fitting a bigger story.
What can you take from it?
Remember unseen helpers in your life.

Where it applies

  • reading fiction
  • life reflection
  • story analysis

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge helpers
  • write gratitude
  • trust process

Questions to consider

  • Who helped you secretly?
  • What bigger story are you in?

Another view

It relies on fictional events not applicable to reality.

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