How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Page)
Quote #1
Scrubb saw that she wasn't quite herself yet and very sensibly offered her a peppermint. He had one too. Presently Jill began to see things in a clearer light. (1.5)
Eustace has had a pretty tough time of things himself at Experiment House, and has learned from his time in Narnia how not to be a jerk. But he still has to practice, and we say that he's beginning to get it right when he makes this gesture of understanding to his beleaguered classmate, Jill Pole.
Quote #2
"Lord King, slay me speedily as a great traitor: for by my silence I have destroyed your son." And [Drinian] told [Caspian] the story. Then Caspian caught up a battle-axe and rushed upon the Lord Drinian to kill him, and Drinian stood still as a stock for the death blow. But when the axe was raised, Caspian suddenly threw it away and cried out, "I have lost my queen and my son: shall I lose my friend also?" And he fell upon the Lord Drinian's neck and embraced him and both wept, and their friendship was not broken. (4.60)
Lord Drinian has been a guardian and friend to Caspian for most of the king's life, so we appreciate the drama of this moment. Lewis is clear to show us that friendship often means admitting how wrong we've been—and learning how to forgive and move on, no matter how dire the situation.
Quote #3
There was nothing else to be done. The three travelers scrambled to their feet and joined hands. One wanted the touch of a friend's hand at a moment like that. (10.142)
Jill, Eustace, and Puddleglum find themselves in some serious situations on their journey to find Prince Rilian. At this moment, when they are taken into custody by the Earthmen, they realize that bickering and fighting aren't doing much to help. Instead, they have to rely on the bonds they've developed with each other to make it through the trials that are to follow.
Quote #4
"That's right," said the Marsh-wiggle, getting down on his hands and knees. "You keep a grip on my heels, Pole, and Scrubb will hold on to yours. Then we'll all be comfortable." (10.143)
Jill's fear of tight, dark spaces makes it absolutely necessary for her friends to help her wiggle through a crack on the floor of an underground cave. Otherwise, the Earthmen will have no problem using their spears on the intruders.
Quote #5
They all stood looking at one another with bright eyes. It was a sickening moment. "All right!" said Jill suddenly. "Let's get it over. Good-bye, everyone… !" They all shook hands. (11.167)
We're not sure if this moment—when they decide to free the Black Knight—better illustrates the bravery of the crew or their strong friendship. It definitely shows the trust they have in one another as they face potential mortal danger (yet again) on their mission.
Quote #6
"These, my true friends, have delivered me." (12.172)
Rilian finally knows the score: The Lady is not "a nosegay of all virtues" after all. He'll have a hard time resisting further enchantment, though, and will have to rely on Puddleglum to help him resist the Queen's wicked wiles.
Quote #7
"Damsel," said the Prince, bowing to her. "You are of high courage, and therefore, I doubt not, you come of a noble blood in your own world. But come, friends. Here is some wine left. Let us refresh ourselves and each pledge his fellows." (12.185)
Though Rilian is still getting to know Jill, Eustace, and Puddleglum, he's already impressed by them due to their brave deeds. By having this last drink with them before venturing into Underland without the Queen, Rilian is showing his trust in their newly formed friendship.
Quote #8
But when Scrubb shook hands with Jill, he said, "So long, Jill. Sorry I've been a funk and so ratty. I hope you get safe home," and Jill said, "So long, Eustace. And I'm sorry I've been such a pig." And this was the first time they had ever used Christian names, because one didn't do it at school. (12.191)
Friendship can be about so many things: having lots in common, enjoying each other's company, escaping ugly giants together. But it's also hugely important to be able to say you're sorry (and mean it) and to accept your friend's apologies with grace and humility. Jill and Eustace seem to have taken their friendship to a higher plane here, since they've broken away from the custom of Experiment House to call each other by their first names.
Quote #9
And there, on the golden gravel of the bed of the stream, lay King Caspian, dead, with the water flowing over him like liquid glass […] And all three stood and wept. Even the Lion wept: great Lion-tears, each tear more precious than the Earth would be if it was a single solid diamond. And Jill noticed that Eustace looked neither like a child crying, nor like a boy crying and wanting to hide it, but like a grown-up crying. (16.237)
Eustace, Jill, and Aslan become equals as they mourn the death of King Caspian. It's a moment that could go awry if Jill hadn't looked at Eustace with the eyes of a friend and realized that he wasn't displaying childish weakness or fear. She understands that the loss of his dear, old friend makes the tears entirely appropriate.