Pollard on Film

This programme, including clips from the film, explores the concepts of relationships that are expressed in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

The programme invites discussion of the question "Why is it that relationships can be so painful?" - and sets up any talk about love, relationships and commitment. 

Published: 30th May 2008
Length: 07:12

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Suggestion for use

1. Show the first part of the programme - then freeze frame on the question "Why is it that relationships can be so painful?"
2. Invite people to share their answers with one another
3. Invite feedback, and discuss what our answers tell us about:
   • our view of ourselves - what is it about us that means relationships can cause us such pain?
   • our view of love - why is it such a powerful emotion?
   • our view of the way to live - if relationships can be so painful, should we avoid them altogether, or is there a better way to handle them?
4. Show the rest of the programme
5. Deliver a short talk lifting off from the suggestion to look at the words of Jesus (Mark 12:29-31) - illustrating with contemporary quotes about love, relationships and commitment (NB these link into the large collection of relevant Bible references and contemporary quotes are free to anyone with a subscription to Tools for Talks - non-subscribers can obtain immediate access with a 1 year or 30 day subscription).
6. Background reading

Background reading

Before using this programme you may find the following helpful:

• The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis
• A sample chapter from "Sex and the Cynics" (a Damaris book)
• The Wikipedia article on Schopenhauer (NB we cannot vouch for the accuracy of any content in wikipedia)
• Prince Caspian and lost heritage (a Culturewatch.tv video)
• Prince Caspian and rescue (a Culturewatch.tv video)

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