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The Queen conjures up food and drink for him, which consists of a hot drink and a box of Turkish Delight (a type of flavored gelatin coated in powdered sugar). As a child it sounded so exotic, so luxurious. With some prodding, the Queen discovers that Edmund is a human child. This chapter analyzes Islamic provisions in the constitutions. he requests some turkish delight but without him knowing she gives him an. Turkish Delights and Sardines with Tea: Food as a Framework for Exploring Nationalism. This is such a memorable detail from the story. in c.s Lewis chapter 4 of his book we can clearly analysis its significance. All we know is that it was ‘sweet, foamy and creamy’. I suppose I imagine it to be similar to a chai latte, or a spiced hot chocolate. I’d love to know what the enchanted drink was. He is afraid of what the witch will do to him and reluctant to get onto the sleigh. In contrast to the friendly conversation Lucy enjoyed, Edmund is threatened and called an ‘idiot’. Lucy was confused by the faun’s polite questioning, as is Edmund when he is asked what he ‘is’.

Edmund then meets Lucy but doesn’t mention what he’s been doing.Įdmund and the Witch’s conversation is like an unpleasant echo of Lucy and Tumnus’. She instructs him to return to her house with his siblings. She gives him enchanted food and drink, and questions him about his family. Synopsis: Edmund speaks with the White Witch.

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