How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"I shouldn't mind a good thick slice of bread and margarine this minute," [Edmund] added. But the spirit of adventure was rising in them all, and no one really wanted to be back at school. (2.14)
A spirit for adventure is necessary for courage in Narnia. Can't have one without the other. Those Pevensie children could teach a certain hobbit a thing or two, don't you think?
Quote #2
"I never quite believed in the ghosts. But those two cowards you've just shot believed all right. They were more frightened of taking me to my death than I was of going!" (3.25)
The first Telmarines we meet in the story are those two blokes. Notice how their fear of nature and the supernatural opposes the courage and spirit of adventure embodied by the Pevensie children. Come on, guys, adult-up already.
Quote #3
But when day came, with a sprinkle of rain, and he looked about him and saw on every side unknown woods, wild heaths, and blue mountains, he thought how large and strange the world was and felt frightened and small. (5.38)
Caspian, like all Telmarines, fears the forest. But—and this is a big but—he gathers his courage to continue his journey. Of course, certain death lays behind him at Miraz's Castle—a fact that no doubt helps him gather said courage.
Quote #4
Reepicheep is the "size doesn't determine courage" character. He's a mouse, and he has more chivalry and courage in his whiskers than this guy has in his whole moustache.
Quote #5
"To put it in another way, I think they'd been imagining you as great warriors. As it is—we're awfully fond of children and all that, but just at the moment, in the middle of a war—but I'm sure you understand." (8.18)
On the one hand, the obvious point here is that courage doesn't have to do with being a child or not. Children can be courageous. On the other hand, Trumpkin kind of has a point about children not being in war. But that's a discussion for another theme (care to guess which?).
Quote #6
"The D.L.F. beat you in that shooting match, Su," said Peter, with a slightly forced smile. Even he had been shaken by this adventure. (9.26)
Courage allows the characters to overcome their fear, but one doesn't replace the other. Being attacked by a full-on bear is still a knee-trembling experience—unless you're in a tank or something.
Quote #7
"You have listened to fears, child," said Aslan. "Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them. Are you brave again?" (11.44)
Here's a quote to link the themes of religion and courage. As with many of Lewis's works, the two seem inseparable. Aslan's breath can represent many things: God's words or a Godly vitality. But we can't forget about the bravery drawn from them.
Quote #8
"Great Heaven!" exclaimed Miraz, jumping to his feet. "Are you also bewitched today? Do you think I am looking for grounds to refuse it? You might as well call me coward to my face." (13.54)
Unlike Peter, Miraz takes his courage too far and into the territory of foolhardiness. It's not about not being a coward. It's about being brave enough to do what is necessary. The duel? Yeah, totally unnecessary for Miraz.
Quote #9
"I say," said Edmund as they walked away, "I suppose it is all right. I mean, I suppose you can beat him?"
"That's what I'm fighting him to find out," said Peter. (13.81-82)
For Peter, the duel is necessary. His army will get whooped something bad if they go toe to toe with the Telmarines. So, unlike Miraz, Peter's courage is a true courage because it's not about proving said courage. It's about doing what is necessary.
Quote #10
Instantly Reepicheep stood forward and bowed. "If my example can be of any service, Aslan," he said, "I will take eleven mice through that arch at your bidding without a moment's delay." (15.46)
Courage isn't something the characters only possess during the battle. As Reepicheep shows, courage is a part of his mousey person 24/7.