You mustn't think that even now Edmund was quite so bad that he actually wanted his brother and sisters to be turned into stone. The narrator is careful to explain that Edmund is wicked, but not necessarily evil: The combination of Edmund's own flaws and the Witch's power makes him a traitor to his brother and sisters. Strangers With Candyįoolishly, Edmund consumes enchanted food and drink that the Witch gives him (including two freaking pounds of Turkish delight). The Witch convinces Edmund that she will make him a prince and give him power and authority. When Edmund finally does make it to Narnia, he is discovered by the White Witch, who plays on his greed and selfishness. Some of Edmund's unpleasantness also comes from his clash with Peter, and Peter admits to Aslan that his treatment of Edmund might contribute to his brother's attitude. We've seen that at school before now." (5.13) "You've always liked being beastly to anyone smaller than yourself. It's suggested that Edmund's experience at school has turned him into a bully.
In the beginning of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Edmund talks back to Susan, defies Peter, makes fun of the kindly Professor, and teases Lucy about her claim that she has traveled to another world. Edmund, younger brother to Peter and Susan and older brother to Lucy, starts out as-oh, how shall we put this?-a totally despicable jerk.
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