Aslan Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Then Hwin, though shaking all over, gave a strange little neigh and trotted across to the Lion. "Please," she said, "you're so beautiful. You may eat me if you like. I'd sooner be eaten by you than fed by anyone else.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Horse and His Boy, 1954
A character offers herself to a lion, expressing devotion and willingness to be consumed rather than fed by others.
In simple terms: She prefers death by a beloved lion over being cared for by anyone else.
Key Takeaway
Consider the depth of devotion and sacrifice.
Themes
devotion
sacrifice
trust
Mood
dramatic
poetic
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- fictional dialogue
- mythic symbolism
Key Concepts
Narnian fantasy
allegory
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about love and sacrifice?
- How does this reflect the theme of loyalty?
