A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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Death and resurrection are what the story is about and had we but eyes to see it, this has been hinted on every page, met us, in some disguise, at every turn, and even been muttered in conversations between such minor characters (if they are minor characters) as the vegetables.
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What this quote means
The quote suggests that themes of death and renewal are prevalent throughout life and literature, often unnoticed.
C. S. Lewis emphasizes the recurring themes of death and resurrection, arguing that they are fundamentally woven into the fabric of not only stories but also life itself. He notes that these themes appear in various forms and interactions, often masked by the mundane or the seemingly minor, urging us to recognize their presence and significance at every turn.
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Example use cases
In a discussion about literary themes, this quote illustrates how deeply intertwined death and renewal are in storytelling.
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