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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe script analysis

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

The Pevensie children are evacuated from war-torn London and discover the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe. As they embark on their quest with Aslan to defeat the White Witch, internal doubts, betrayal by Edmund, and Aslan’s sacrificial death test their resolve before they ultimately triumph and return home transformed.

85 Save the Cat fit score 72% analysis confidence / 29 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Evacuation raid establishes tone of danger and displacement.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

75%

Discussion of the war and longing for normalcy hints at courage and unity theme.

If Dad were here, the war would be over, and we wouldn't have to go
3

Set-Up

Scenes 3-5 / Pages 1-10 / 10% target

78%

Children settle in the Professor’s house, meet Mrs. Macready, and play hide-and-seek leading to the wardrobe.

4

Catalyst

Scene 6 / Pages 10-15 / 12% target

85%

Lucy’s first entry into Narnia introduces the magical world.

5

Debate

Scene 11 / Pages 15-18 / 20% target

74%

Skepticism arises as siblings argue over Lucy’s story and Professor challenges them to decide.

Well then, id your sister isn't lying and isn't mad then logically we must assume that she is...
6

Break into Two

Scene 12 / Pages 18-20 / 25% target

80%

Children deliberately hide in the wardrobe, committing to Narnia adventure.

7

B Story

Scene 16 / Pages 25-28 / 30% target

77%

Meeting Mr. Beaver introduces prophecy and Aslan’s hope, grounding personal stakes.

He's only the king the whole wood, the true king of Narnia.... and he's waiting for you!
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 15-18 / Pages 20-35 / 40% target

70%

Journey with Mr. Beaver, escapes wolves on frozen river, and camaraderie build enjoyment.

9

Midpoint

Scenes 19-20 / Pages 35-45 / 50% target

82%

Meeting Aslan feels like a victory and offers guidance on prophecy and throne.

Welcome Peter Adam's son, Welcome Susan and Lucy daughters-of-Eve. Welcome Beavers. You have my thanks, but where is...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 17 / Pages 30-32 / 65% target

79%

Edmund’s betrayal to the White Witch intensifies threat from within the group.

Then how dare you come alone! Edmund, I ask so little of you
11

All Is Lost

Scene 26 / Pages 60-62 / 75% target

88%

Aslan’s sacrificial death represents the story’s bleakest moment.

The great cat is DEAD!!
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 25 / Pages 58-60 / 80% target

76%

Camp mourns Aslan and wrestles with seeming defeat as Witch claims victory.

Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was made.
13

Break into Three

Scene 27 / Pages 63-68 / 85% target

68%

Return to battlefield marks renewed resolve following Aslan’s resurrection (implied).

14

Finale

Scene 28 / Pages 70-75 / 95% target

80%

Peven­sies defeat Witch’s forces and are crowned at Cair Paravel.

Once a king or Queen of Narnia, always a king or queen.
15

Final Image

Scene 29 / Pages 76-78 / 99% target

75%

Children return to Professor’s house, echoing evacuation but transformed.