And as He spoke, He no longer looked to them like a lion; but the things that began to happen after that were so great and beautiful that I cannot write them. And for us this the end of all the stories, and we can most truly say that they all lived happily ever after. But for them it was only the beginning of the real story. All their life in this world and all their adventures in Narnia had only been the cover and the title page: now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which goes on for ever: in which every chapter is better than the one before.

Summary

This quote from C.S. Lewis's book "The Last Battle" showcases the transformative power of a divine encounter. The characters initially perceive Aslan, the lion, in a certain way. However, as Aslan speaks and reveals himself, their perception changes. The quote symbolizes the idea that the experiences they had in Narnia were only a preparation for something greater and more beautiful. It highlights that the story of life on earth is merely an introduction to an eternal, ever-improving, and unknown adventure that lies ahead. For them, it marks the beginning of a new chapter in the great story that stretches endlessly beyond earthly existence.

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