Is there a "vote for all of the above" option?
All kidding aside, I voted for Aslan. I mean, he is Aslan. The king of all Narnia. How could I not?
But in actuality, I love them all for various reasons.
Mr. Tumnus - My second favorite. He is flawed, obviously, but really, who isn't? His relationship with Lucy is so, so sweet. (James McAvoy's portrayal especially brought Tumnus to light for me. I love how he makes mistakes, but tries to do the right thing overall.
Mr. & Mrs. Beaver - their relationship with the Pevensies is adorable. The Beavers almost play the role of grandparents, or aunt and uncle. They take care of the Pevensies in the absence of the four children's own parents, and also help them get their bearings in Narnia.
Puddleglum - his downhearted, glum mood is what makes him who he is, to be honest. And it strikes me as amusing all at the same time. He's so endearing and he's an amazing companion to Jill and Eustace; he really rounds out the trio and adds a whole other dimension in his marshwiggle-way. Also, his speech at the end of SC is stunning. “I'm on Aslan's side even if there isn't any Aslan to lead it. I'm going to live as like a Narnian as I can even if there isn't any Narnia.”
Fledge - It's been a while since I read MN, but Fledge really endeared himself to me first as Strawberry. Then, when he turned into Fledge, he became even better. Normally I dislike it when my characters change in such a manner, and I think I may not have liked it as first, but overall, Fledge's transformation was handled very well. Bravo, C.S. Lewis!
Hwin & Bree - Oh, I love these two, especially together. Bree himself is hilarious, what with his hinny-hoohy-ha-ing. And Hwin is sweet, mild-mannered, and sensible. And together, they just make a lovely pair. They were great companions for Shasta & Aravis. Bree & Hwin really helped guide Shasta and Aravis through their journey, as well as taking quite a journey of their own.
Jewel - Again, I must say; bravo, C.S. Lewis! I'm noticing a lot of themes here: All of these non-human Narnians were absolutely loyal companions. Jewel is a perfect example of this: His devotion to Tirian, though they were different in many ways, is beautiful. Also, Jewel's quote at the end of The Last Battle has meant so much to me over the years and even inspired my blog title. “I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now...Come further up, come further in!”
Reepicheep - Oh, such a valiant servant of Aslan. I loved his mouse-ish pride. While my memories of Reepicheep from the books are rather fuzzy (Book-Reepicheep and Movie-Reepicheep have kind of blended together, you see), I do believe he was fantastic either way. His loyalty is inspiring, as well as his journey into the End of the World. That part always made me quite sad. I couldn't understand why he'd left, though I'm beginning to understand now.
Trumpkin - It's been so long since I read PC that I think I'd better save most of my comments on him for another time. However, from what I remember, he seems to personify the cynic in all of us. I especially loved the illustrations of him by Pauline Baynes -- his all-over-the-place red hair and wild expressions always amused me.
Ah, okay, I think I'm done now.
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Trufflehunter is really awesome. I like his personality in both the film and the book.
"Once a King or Queen of Narnia, always a King or Queen of Narnia"-Aslan
Not enough votes for Puddleglum! He manages to make me laugh and cry. Seriously, I don't know if any other character managed that in one book. Part of the reason I think The Silver Chair would make such a great film adaptation, there are plenty of laugh out loud lines. I think glumPuddle's character study on Youtube said a lot of the things that I would want to. Puddleglum's not really depressed, he's just so...realistic about everything? As glumPuddle said in his video, when things are going badly he finds the good in them, and when things are going well he is prepared for disappointment. To me, he's a very well-developed character. I wish there was another book with him, Jill, and Eustace interacting...they're a brilliant trio.
I choose Reepicheep he chivalrous and noble and as brave as a lion one of my favorite characters is the series.
Defiantly Jewel, after Aslan.
well to more descriptive. jewel was in one of my favorite Narnia books, The Last Battle. He is a good friend to one of my favorites, King Tirian, and also very bold and courageous. Jill Pole was fascinated by him, I guess that I am also intrigued by him. Probably mostly though, because of himself being in the Last Battle.
Puddleglum and Mr. and Mrs. Beaver (LWW). They are cute beavers.
I went other because my favorites are Centors especially Glenstorm and
Roonwit They are noble and brave. The first time I watched the movie
I liked them right away.
"How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese"-Charles De Gaulle
While it's so tempting to pick a character like Puddleglum, Reepicheep or even Jewel, I ultimately had to go with Aslan. There is so much wisdom and layered symbolism to be found in his words and actions in the Chronicles. His character and other characters' interactions with him are truly the best parts of the series, and he's the "glue" that holds all of the books together, if you will. He is a truly remarkable character; I've never seen anything like Aslan anywhere else in fiction.
Puddleglum! I love how he puts a bold face on everything. I'm a pessimist, so Puddleglum's courage is inspiring to me.
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My favorite Narnia character would have to be Puddleglum. I am rather gloomy and skeptical at heart. It was an advantage for Puddleglum to not be so gullible and somewhat distrusting of the giants. His outlook on life was not completely sad but rather a healthy skepticism as was his view of the giants at Harfang.
Reepicheep for his courage and leadership, but also because he is funny and so cute in the movies.
(Mrs. Beaver is also a favorite!)
"I suppose the sewing machine's too heavy to bring?. . . I can't abide the thought of that Witch fiddling with it. . ."
My favorite? Reepicheep, of course!
Oh okay, I'll give a better answer than that. Of course I love Aslan, but as a kid, I didn't understand Aslan. It was weird: you got this powerful witch, a kingdom of talking animals who are so afraid of her they don't even mention her name, and one random lion stops her; even with the explanation of the Deep Magic, the whole thing about him coming back from the dead just seemed a bit "deuce ex maquina" (though I didn't know that expression back then). Then comes Voyage, when he says he's in our world too - which had me thinking how badly a talking lion would be treated in our world (thinking of circuses and stuff like that). Even after I came to Jesus, it was years before I ever learned what symbolism was or how people (and not just Lewis) use stories to communicate messages that are supposed to mean something to us beyond the story. Now going through the books again, I can't help but see it everywhere, and I'm loving that, but I can't really call Aslan my all-time favorite because, for most of my life as a Narnia fan, he wasn't.
But Reepicheep, OMGosh did I like him! Of course as a kid, I just thought he was awesome because he was not afraid to take on a dragon, even though he was just a mouse. He was a swashbuckling adventurer, possibly the smallest creature in Narnia but also one of the bravest. And now many years later, I love his character more than ever! He was a Narnian knight, loyal to King Caspian and with a deep desire to see Aslan's country. He's not without his faults, but IMO that just makes him a more "real" character. So I can't think of any other non-human character in Narnia that I'd rather call my favorite.
In fact, when I started coming around NarniaWeb last month, and saw all these very Narnian nicknames, I dropped my usual online nickname of the Geek on Skates, to officially join as Geekicheep! That's how much I loved that mouse.
Yes, I'm a mouse... I mean, a geek!
Aslan, because, well, he changed my life. I think I knew from the start that he was meant to be someone special, and realised exactly who by the end of Dawn Treader — this was really my clearest introduction to the idea of a God who loves us and is utterly, awesomely good (but not tame!), as I wasn't brought up with any religion. But then I got all cynical about such things in my teens and was an agnostic (though still a "spiritual seeker" of sorts) until I rediscovered Christianity when I was 20. I'm still convinced that although doubtless He would have got through to me somehow, I wouldn't have recognised God/Christ nearly as easily if I hadn't first met Him through Aslan.
That said, Reepicheep and Puddleglum would be my second and third choices!!
"Now you are a lioness," said Aslan. "And now all Narnia will be renewed."
(Prince Caspian)
I love Trufflehunter. He never lets his friends down and lose faith in what's good.
I'm a beast, I am, and a book addict what's more.