choose two of the "other worlds" described in the unit. compare and contrast the ways these other worlds impacted the real world for the characters.
Two of the other worlds described in the unit are Narnia from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis and Wonderland from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Though both Narnia and Wonderland are fantastical realms, they have distinct impacts on the real world for the characters.
In "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," Narnia acts as a transformative and redemptive world for the characters. For the Pevensie children, Narnia provides an escape from their ordinary lives during World War II. In Narnia, the children gain a sense of purpose as they fulfill their destinies as the rulers and defenders of the land. Their experiences and adventures in Narnia shape their characters, turning them into courageous and wise individuals. When they return to the real world, they carry the lessons they learned in Narnia with them, applying them to their interactions and actions.
On the other hand, Wonderland in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" serves as a world of absurdity and chaos. Alice accidentally falls into Wonderland, where the laws of logic and reason are nonsensical. The impact of Wonderland on Alice is that it challenges her understanding of the world, forcing her to question her assumptions and learn to think differently. Through her encounters with eccentric characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter, Alice gains a new perspective and realizes the importance of her own agency and discernment. When she finally wakes up from the dream-like experience, Alice's time in Wonderland has influenced her growth and self-awareness in the real world.
In comparison, both Narnia and Wonderland offer escapism from the real world, allowing the characters to experience something extraordinary and transformative. However, the impacts of these other worlds differ. Narnia empowers the characters and instills them with virtues that they carry back to the real world, while Wonderland challenges Alice's understanding and helps her grow personally and intellectually. Ultimately, both other worlds have a lasting impact on the characters, shaping their perspectives and actions in the real world.