Ella Beidler

Ms. Bonsmann
Honors English 10
February 24, 2016

Book 1
Metaphor

Response

The Moral Law is not any one instinct or any

set of instincts: it is something which makes a
kind of tune (the tune we call goodness or
right conduct) by directing the instincts
(Lewis 14).

As Christians, we are called to live moral

lives or to be images of God. I think this
relates to Christianity because the Moral
Law is what defines how we choose right
and wrong. What the author meant by a kind
of tune is that morals act as guides for us to
follow to be like Jesus. The metaphor
illustrates that our consciences are defined by
what we have been told to live by as
Christians. It is effective because it relates to
the topic choosing the right actions based on
your needs or others needs.

The law of gravity tells you what stones do

if you drop them; but the Law of Human
Nature tells you what human beings ought to
do and do not (Lewis 17).

This analogy relates to Christianity because it

proves the complexity of our morals. The
analogy shows it is clear we are intended for a
much greater purpose than other organisms or
beings. It is effective because Lewis goes on
to explain the purpose of why we have a
different nature.

Quote
The only packet I am allowed to open is
Man. When I do, especially when I open that
particular man called Myself, I find that I do
not exist on my own, that I am under a law;
that somebody or something wants me to
behave in a certain way( Lewis 20).

Response
I believe this quote represents Christianity
because it talks about a figure that wants us to
behave like we do. As Christians, many
people think this influence is God which, in
my opinion, is true. I picked this quote
because it made me reflect how and why we
strive to act righteous and we have ideas of

what it is. It lines with Christianity because it

is believed God put us on this Earth for many
reasons and we act righteous according to His
word.
Each man is at every moment subjected to
several different sets of law but there is only
one of these which he is free to disobey
(Lewis 11).

The reason I chose this is because it stuck out

to me that we have a choice of what and who
we want to follow. What we choose to believe
in is a gift granted to us by God. It parallels
Christianity because many people are called
to live by His Word and even spread it to
others. Christians also believe in different
people, those who stray away from God, and
those who keep close to Him.

Book 2
Metaphor

Response

The Christian idea is quite different. They

think God invented and made the universe like
a man making a picture or composing a tune
(Lewis 24).

Unlike other religions, Christians believe that

God created the universe and everything in it.
The analogy compares God to an artist because
he created us in his own image and plan. It is
fitting because we see the universe as a work of
art the God formed.
Primarily focusing on humans, we are
God made us: invented us as a man invents an compared to engines because we run on many
engine. A car is made to run on gasoline, and it things in order to function like they do.
would not run properly on anything else. Now
Without God we wouldnt run effectively like
God designed the human machine to run on
and engine would with gasoline. It ties with
Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were Christianity because it focuses how we are
designed to burn, or the food our spirits were
reliant to God and that compared to Him we
designed to feed on. There is no other (Lewis have no power over Him.
30).

Quote
If a thing is free to be good it is also free to
be bad. And free will is what has made evil
possible. Why, then, did God give them free
will? Because free will though it makes evil

Response
I liked this quote because many nonChristians complain that god is because he let
evil happen. As Christians, I believe we
should be happy we have free will in our

possible, is also the only thing that makes

possible any love or goodness or joy worth
having (Lewis 29).
Christianity is the story of how the rightful
king has landed, you might say landed in
disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a
great campaign of sabotage (Lewis 28).

lives. It had a powerful message that even

though it has bad consequences, there is still a
reason that God gave us it, which was let us
choose our own happiness.
I liked this quote because it is an important
idea of how we should view the Crucifixion
of Jesus. It is a direct quote of what
Christianity means. Many religions see the
death of Jesus as a safe haven because he
freed us from our sins. It also mentions that
Jesus, the King, ultimately showed his power
over evil.

Book 3 (part 1)
Metaphor
Perfect behaviour may be as unattainable as
perfect gear-changing when we drive; but it is
a necessary ideal prescribed for all men by the
very nature of the human machine just as
perfect gear-changing is an ideal prescribed
for all drivers by the very nature of
cars(Lewis 38).
The biological purpose of sex is children,
just as the biological purpose of eating is to
repair the body. Now if we eat whenever we
feel inclined and just as much as we want, it
is quite true that most of us will eat too much:
but not terrifically too much(Lewis 50).

Quote
Firstly, with fair play and harmony between
individuals. Secondly, with what might be
called tidying up or harmonising the things
inside each individual. Thirdly, with the
general purpose of human life as a whole:
what man was made for: what course the
whole fleet ought to be on: what tune the
conductor of the band wants it to play(Lewis
39).

Response
This metaphor shows that it is impossible for
humans to be ultimately perfect because of
our sins. It also explains that it is necessary to
have like it is necessary to have cars with gear
changes. It presents that even though our
behavior is never fully perfected, it is
necessary to have in human nature.
The analogy shows that creating human life
should not be taken for granted like eating. It
is necessary because the Christian belief is
that we should use Gods gifts to us the way
they were intended for. Is also shows how we
tend to indulge on things too much in life

Response
I like this quote because I believe these three
things are important to maintain happiness on
Earth. As Christians, I think that following
these things keeps peace among the planet
and keeps people at peace and close to God. It
stated a point that we must keep balance of
our duties which is getting along with others
and maintaining a good relationship with
God.

For many of us the great obstacle to charity

lies not in our luxurious living or desire for
more money, but in our fearfear of
insecurity. This must often be recognised as a
temptation. Sometimes our pride also hinders
our charity; we are tempted to spend more
than we ought on the showy forms of
generosity (tipping, hospitality) and less than
we ought on those who really need our
help(Lewis 45).

I chose this quote because it brings up the

topic of charity, which we are called to do. I
like the idea of the quote as it talks about how
we care about our reputation more than our
care for the poor. We see as our duty to give
clothes, food, and shelter to the poor.
However, our lavish spending not only comes
from our selfishness, but also our care of the
thoughts of others. Which is why we spend so
much to improve our image.

Book 3 (part 2)
Metaphor
Only those who try to resist temptation know
how strong it is. After all, you find out the
strength of the German army by fighting
against it, not by giving in. You find out the
strength of a wind by trying to walk against it,
not by lying down (Lewis 70).
And as long as a man is thinking of God as
an examiner who has set him a sort of paper
to do, or as the opposite party in a sort of
bargainas long as he is thinking of claims
and counterclaims between
himself and Godhe is not yet in the right
relation to Him(Lewis 72).

Quote
We may kill if necessary, but we must not
hate and enjoy hating.
We may punish if necessary, but we must not
enjoy it (Lewis 60).

Response
The metaphor illustrates the power temptation
has over the people. It gives the idea that we
do not experience or comprehend what
temptation is until we go against it. The more
we give in to temptation, the more natural it
will become and it will eventually make us
blind to it.
The analogy is trying to tell the reader that we
should not see God as only our judger or
someone to please. We should have the right
relationship with God which means we should
love and thank Him while trying to live
Christian lives. If we are thinking of excuses
or accusations for ourselves or God ir harms
our relationship with Him.

Response
I liked this quote because it talks about major
controversy people have in our government
involving the Death Penalty. While some
people believe it is wrong to kill them, I
disagree and I believe that we can kill them as
long as we dont use it as a form of revenge.
It also states the point that we are allowed
punish one another, which would not make it

As long as you are proud you cannot know

God. A proud man is always looking down on
things and people: and, of course, as long as
you are looking down, you cannot see
something that is above you (Lewis 62).

bad, only celebrating or enjoying someone

elses consequence makes it wrong and
inhumane.
I choose this quote because I believe that
ignorance can keep us from God. When we
have too much pride, we think of ourselves
too often and we stop focusing on God. I like
the message this quote gives because it
reminds us that God will always be above us
naturally and humans should not base each
others worth on anyone elses success.

Book 4 (part 1)
Metaphor
And, in fact, He shows much more of
Himself to some people than to othersnot
because He has favourites, but because it is
impossible for Him to show Himself to a man
whose whole mind and character are in the
wrong condition. Just as sunlight, though it
has no favourites, cannot be reflected in a
dusty mirror as clearly as a clean one(Lewis
80).
In God's dimension, so to speak, you find a
being who is three Persons while remaining
one Being, just as a cube is six squares while
remaining one cube(Lewis 79).

Quote
Now the whole offer which Christianity
makes is this: that we can, if we let God have
His way, come to share in the life of Christ.
If we do, we shall then be sharing a life which
was begotten, not made, which always has
existed and always will exist Christ is the Son
of God. If we share in this kind of life we also

Response
I believe this metaphor illustrates that we
should be open to God. If we are open to
Him, we will be able to come closer to Him
and the Christian faith. It shows that God
does not choose to talk to certain people, He
chooses the people who listen to Him.

I believe this analogy is an accurate

comparison to the Trinity. It explains how
three Persons form one Being. Like squares
are their own individual shape, together they
can form one ultimate dimension. Similar to
this, the three individual Persons have their
own qualities but remain in one shape.

Response
I liked this quote because it explains why
Christians strive to live a life of faith. I think
it made a clear point that Christians strive to
be in the image and likeness of God or
otherwise known as sons of God. They
believe that in order to be this image, they
must understand and listen to Gods will and

shall be sons of God. We shall love the Father

as He does and the Holy Ghost will arise in
us(Lewis 86).
Christianity thinks of human individuals not
as mere members of a group or items in a list,
but as organs in a bodydifferent from one
another and each contributing what no other
could. When you find yourself wanting to
turn your children, or pupils, or even your
neighbours, into people exactly like yourself,
remember that God probably never meant
them to be that. You and they are different
organs, intended to do different things(Lewis
90).

passion to grow in their faith.

The quote represents the idea of creation as a

whole. Together, Christians see each other as
one body as we are all similar by nature.
However, there are different and unique
qualities people share that make them stand
out as well. It portrays the message that we
are all similar in God but different in our own
biological and personal way which is
important.

Book 4 (part 2)
Now, if I may put it that way, Our Lord is
like the dentists. If you give Him an inch, He
will take an ell (Lewis 96).

We are like eggs at present. And you cannot

go on indefinitely being just an ordinary,
decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad
(Lewis 95).

On the one hand, God's demand for

perfection need not discourage you in the
least in your present attempts to be good, or
even in your present failures. Each time you
fall He will pick you up again. And He knows
perfectly well that your own efforts are never
going to bring you anywhere near perfection

What I think this quote explains that when we

come to God for forgiveness, he will forgive
all of our sins instead of just a couple. I
believe it is important to the idea that God
truly loves us that he gives us the full
treatment. God goes far and beyond for our
needs and wants and we should be thankful he
loves us enough to please us in almost every
way he can.
What Lewis is trying to portray is that we
should strive to be like God and live our faith.
The message is that you cant just settle for
little faith, you can be a hatched egg that leads
you to heaven. However, if you turn away
from God you slowly drift away that can lead
you to hell.
I think this quote has a powerful point about
our role as trying to live like Christ. God
knows we will never be perfect but yet he has
not given up on us. Since God loves us, he
helps us try to live like Him. He also knows
when we are trying to be our best so he gives
us more support.

(Lewis 97).
But when we are comparing Christians in
general with non-Christians in general, we are
usually not thinking about real people whom
we know at all, but only about two vague
ideas which we have got from novels and
newspapers (Lewis 100).

I liked this quote because this subject is a big

controversy in the world today. Not just with
Christians and non-Christians, but with other
groups and ideas as well. Christians
sometimes divide themselves into smaller
religions such as Catholic, Methodist or
Baptist. I believe sometimes these separate us
from each other because of ignorance of who
is the better religion. We have these ideas of
what each group believes in and we shut them
down based on our own personal beliefs.