Re: C.S. Lewis's Narnia is not an allegory

Steve Hayes wrote:
> Seen recently on Facebook:
> 
> by Jeremy Rios
> 
> I frequently see a series of popular memes teasing at the differences
> between Lewis and Tolkien. In one panel, Tolkien laboriously creates
> Middle Earth’s history, languages, flora and fauna. In the other,
> Lewis haphazardly throws in every aspect of imagery—from Santa Claus
> to Minotaurs.

But that's not really what I'm looking for. I hate minotaurs. They are 
not allowed past my boundaries.

I like stuff more like Brave New World. The Bleeding Edge of state 
betrayal. I saw a meme on Facebook today, 1% control it all, 4% are 
puppets, 90% are sleep, and the other 5% are trying to wake the 90% up.

The 1% don't want the 90% to wake up!

Maybe this sounds abstract (as in Picasso) or Sauron crushing Middle 
Earth to you, but this was a very real concern I found myself explained 
to by other mates in the asylum to keep me from doing it.

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Storytime

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Jeffrey was not my favorite gimp in the rehabilitation. I reserved that 
position for the Preacher. I would often give him cigarettes, sometimes 
money and occasionally chide him for taking (not really stealing while 
I'm standing there watching him). But Jeffrey liked to lash out and 
sometimes would lunge. But I never knew to fear him until one day I got 
him woke up.

Attendant: This guy must not be woken up.

Me: <jerking with surprise> I didn't even know he could wake up.