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.