Kangaroo

The Kangaroo is one of the many creatures turned to stone by the White Witch and kept as a statue in the courtyard of her castle. It appears only briefly in the narrative, but its liberation marks a key moment in the defeat of the Witch's tyranny.

Appearance and Liberation

The Kangaroo is first seen as a stone statue in the White Witch's courtyard, part of a vast collection of petrified beings that includes lions, centaurs, dwarfs, and other creatures. When Aslan leaps over the castle wall and begins breathing on the statues, they come back to life. The Kangaroo is among those restored, though the text does not describe its specific restoration in detail.

Role in the Final Battle

After being freed, the Kangaroo joins the army that Aslan leads to the final battle against the White Witch. The narrative notes that "those who can't keep up—that is, children, dwarfs, and small animals—must ride on the backs of those who can," implying that the Kangaroo, being a small animal, likely rides on a larger creature or is carried. It is part of the force that charges the enemy line, contributing to the defeat of the Witch's army.

Significance

The Kangaroo's presence in Narnia, though fleeting, underscores the breadth of the White Witch's cruelty—she petrifies even harmless creatures—and the scope of Aslan's redemption, which restores life to all, regardless of size or species. Its inclusion also adds to the diversity of Narnia's fauna, reinforcing the idea that the land is home to a wide variety of magical and ordinary animals.