6B-The Magician's Nephew: Notable Moment

While reading The Magician’s Nephew a passage during The Bell and the Hammer chapter most caught my attention as a notable moment for this book.  During this time Polly and Digory have came into the world of Charn.  They have just awoken Queen Jadis and broken her spell.

I find it interesting that Queen Jadis only acknowledges Digory.  It is obvious that the Queen did this intentionally when Polly says, “We’ve come from another world; by magic.” The queen goes on to say, “Is this true?’  Still looking at Digory and not giving Polly even a glance.”  I believe this is because Queen Jadis refers to herself as a woman of great power, and does not respect common type girls such as Polly.  Even though they are both female the queen is being sexist and favoring Digory because he is a male.

I believe Lewis was aware of this when he was writing the book.  During this time period of the 20^th century women, especially young girls, weren’t a part of society.  Their opinion did not matter.  I judge this is a portrayal of Lewis’ society that he lived in that unconsciously came out in his writing.  Although I do not agree with degrading females I think it fits the time period appropriately.