The Witch's Manipulation of Edmund

The emotional pull the Witch exerts over Edmund through temptation and promises, and how it breaks.

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The Seduction with Turkish Delight

The Bait The Enchanted Food The Witch gives Edmund Turkish Delight that is addictive. He craves more. The food binds him to her. The Promise of Power She tells him he will be prince and later king. She flatters him. Edmund is drawn to her. The False Bond Edmund thinks the Witch is his ally. He believes she is kind. He is emotionally attached to her promises.

The Cruelty and Disillusionment

The Bond Broken The Harsh Treatment The Witch gives Edmund dry bread, insults him, and slaps him. He realizes she is not his friend. The Pain of Betrayal Edmund feels used. He is afraid and alone. The emotional bond is replaced by hatred. The Desire to Escape Edmund wants to go back to his siblings. He no longer wants the Witch's promises. The manipulation is exposed.

Edmund's first meeting with the Witch

During the journey to the Witch's castle