The Theme of the Inevitability of Prophecy

The prophecy of the four thrones is shown to be inevitable, as the children fulfill it despite the Witch's attempts to prevent it.

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The Prophecy Announced

The Word of the Prophecy The Old Rhyme Mr. Beaver recites the prophecy. It is a known saying in Narnia. The Witch has feared it for ages. The Children as the Fulfillment The children are the predicted Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve. Their arrival is the beginning of the end. The Witch's Attempt to Stop It She tries to capture them, but the prophecy is unstoppable.

The Fulfillment of the Prophecy

The Prophecy Achieved The Four Thrones Occupied The children sit on the thrones. The prophecy is literally fulfilled. The End of the Witch Her reign ends. The prophecy says it will be the end of her life. It comes true. The Inevitability No matter what the Witch did, the prophecy came to pass. Fate and destiny are part of the Narnian mythos.

At the Beavers' house

At the coronation