The Conflict Between the Children and the Witch

The ongoing struggle between the Pevensie children and the White Witch, from her first encounter to the final battle.

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The Witch's First Encounter with Edmund

The Witch's Strategy The Seduction The Witch uses Turkish Delight and promises to gain Edmund's loyalty. She learns about his siblings and the prophecy. The Manipulation She plans to use Edmund as a tool to capture the others. She tells him to bring them to her house. The Beginning of Hostility Edmund becomes a pawn in the Witch's scheme. The children are now her enemies, even if they don't know it yet.

The Witch's Pursuit

The Chase The Witch's Sledge She races toward the Beavers' house, but the children have already fled. She sends Fenris Ulf to track them, but the snow covers their trail. The Thaw Stops Her She is forced to walk. She drags Edmund with her. The conflict is now a race against time. The Near Capture She almost kills Edmund, but the rescue party arrives. The conflict escalates from pursuit to open warfare.

The Final Battle

The Clash of Armies The Witch's Army She gathers ogres, werewolves, hags, and other evil creatures. She uses her wand to turn enemies to stone. The Children's Stand Peter leads the army. Edmund breaks the wand. The battle is fierce. Aslan's Intervention Aslan arrives with the rescued statues. The Witch is killed. The conflict is resolved.

Edmund's first visit to Narnia

After the Beavers' dinner, night

At the Fords of Beruna