[Aslan speaking,] He went to the door and they all followed him. He raised his head and roared, 'Now it is time!' then louder, 'Time!'; then so loud that is could have shaken the stars, 'TIME.' The Door flew open. (ch. 13)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In a climactic moment, Aslan calls the time to open a sealed door, signaling a major shift.
- In plain terms
- Aslan roars for time to come and a door opens.
- What can you take from it?
- Moments of change can be dramatic and sudden.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What signals change in stories?
- How do you react to shifts?
Another view
The meaning depends entirely on the fictional context.
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