Digory Kirke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Digory Kirke |
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| Narnia character | |
(Ross Wilson, 1998), CS Lewis Square, Belfast.
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| First appearance | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) |
| Last appearance | The Last Battle (1956) |
| Created by | C. S. Lewis |
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| Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Family | Mabel Kirke (mother) Andrew Ketterley (uncle) Letitia Ketterley (aunt) |
| Nationality | British |
Professor Digory Kirke is a very important character in C. S. Lewis's amazing fantasy stories, The Chronicles of Narnia. He appears in three of the seven books. These include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Magician's Nephew, and The Last Battle. Digory is known for his wisdom and for being part of Narnia's very beginning.
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Who is Professor Digory Kirke?
Professor Digory Kirke is a wise and kind character from the magical world of Narnia. He was born in England in 1888. His adventures in Narnia began when he was a young boy. Later, he became a respected professor. He owned a large country house. This house held a special secret: a wardrobe that led to Narnia.
Digory's Adventures in Narnia
The Wardrobe's Secret: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
In this story, four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie, stay at Professor Kirke's house. They are there to be safe during a difficult time in London. Lucy discovers a magical wardrobe. It takes her to the land of Narnia. When her siblings don't believe her, the Professor listens carefully. He helps them understand that Lucy is likely telling the truth. He also wisely tells them they will return to Narnia someday.
A Quick Mention: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Professor Kirke is mentioned briefly in this book. It is here that readers first learn his last name, Kirke.
The Beginning of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
This book tells the story of Digory as a young boy. He lives in Victorian London with his Uncle Andrew and Aunt Letty. His mother is very ill. Uncle Andrew is a magician who creates special rings. These rings can transport people to other worlds.
Uncle Andrew tricks Digory's friend, Polly Plummer, into trying a ring. When she disappears, Digory follows her. He uses another ring to bring her back. They find themselves in a strange place called the Wood between the Worlds. From there, they explore many other worlds.
One world they visit is Charn. It is a dying world with a red sun. There, they awaken Queen Jadis, who is also known as the White Witch. Jadis is a powerful and dangerous queen. She follows Digory and Polly back to London. She causes a lot of trouble there.
Digory tries to take Jadis back to Charn. Instead, they accidentally arrive in an empty world. This world soon becomes Narnia, created by the great lion, Aslan. Jadis runs away from Aslan. Aslan then sends Digory on an important quest. Digory must find a special apple in a mysterious garden. This apple will grow a tree. The tree will protect Narnia from Jadis for many years. It also has the power to heal sickness.
After a long journey, Digory arrives with Polly to find the garden. Jadis is already there. She tries to tempt Digory. She tells him to eat the apple himself or take one for his sick mother. Digory bravely resists her. He takes the apple to Aslan as instructed. He plants it, and a magical tree grows. Aslan allows Digory to take an apple from this new tree. Digory brings it back to his world to help his mother get better.
Later, Digory inherits a large country house. He plants the core of the Narnian apple in his garden. A new tree grows from it. Years later, a storm knocks this tree down. Digory uses its wood to build a special wardrobe. This wardrobe becomes the magical portal to Narnia in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Digory's Final Journey: The Last Battle
As an older man, Digory often met with other friends of Narnia. They would share memories of their adventures. In the final book, Digory and his friends are involved in a train accident. They all find themselves together again in Aslan's Country. This is a wonderful new Narnia, a place of eternal joy.
Who Played Digory Kirke?
Many actors have brought Digory Kirke to life. Michael Aldridge played the older Digory in the 1988 BBC miniseries adaptation. Jim Broadbent played the Professor in the 2005 film. David McKenna is set to play him in an upcoming Netflix adaptation of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.
See also
In Spanish: Digory Kirke para niños
