Season 2, Episode 7 | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis

In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis. They explore the episodic nature of the book and the common thread of covetousness that ties the different “episodes” together. They also toss around themes of sanctification and the role of Sol, the sun, within the story. Their conversation also explores the power of stories, particularly in relation to children and their understanding of complex concepts.  Takeaways The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is an episodic book with a common thread of covetousness running through the different islands. The book highlights the themes of sanctification and the role of the sun in purifying the characters. The book challenges the idea that although we see Christ chiefly  through the Scriptures, there is a deep value in finding Christ in other literature.