Questions About The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)

by Philip Pullman

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what pages are the metaphors on ?

Brady Chandler Uh, read the book.

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I've read a lot of reviews on this book, and some people say it's very christian, then other people say the author was an atheist. What would you say?

Paroma Fun fact: This book was actually written as the antithesis to the Chronicles of Narnia, which are very Christian. These books are quite antireligious,…moreFun fact: This book was actually written as the antithesis to the Chronicles of Narnia, which are very Christian. These books are quite antireligious, but you could still enjoy them regardless of your faith. The Golden Compass does not deal as much with religion, but the second and third books really delve into the topic.(less)

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I just wanna say that I wish the other books were made into movies, as well. How come nobody`s interested in that? The story is perfect, it`s different and perfect. It deserves a full on-screen version, I think.

Samantha (Bookwyrmsam) You probably already know about this as your question was posted 5 years ago, but HBO (U.S) and BBC (U.K) just put out a new adaptation titled after t…moreYou probably already know about this as your question was posted 5 years ago, but HBO (U.S) and BBC (U.K) just put out a new adaptation titled after the series as "His Dark Materials". So far it has been fantastic, and more faithful to the original text (although I didn't think that the movie was as bad as some people say). I think the best thing about the new show is probably the amazing cast!!!!!!!!!(less)

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Why is this page calling the book 'The Golden compass'? Only the American Edition is called that. Everywhere else it is called 'Northern Lights', and this is what Pullman intended the name to be.

Michelle Pullman originally wanted to call it "Golden Compass." The UK publishers changed it, and when he had an opportunity to revert to a more meaningful nam…morePullman originally wanted to call it "Golden Compass." The UK publishers changed it, and when he had an opportunity to revert to a more meaningful name in subsequent editions, I imagine he jumped at the opportunity. The phrase is from Milton, who's "Paradise Lost" is a great book but entirely inspired by Christian mythology. Given Pullman's theology, it seems a suitable title. (I've read online without authentication that the other titles may be influenced by Milton's oevre as well.)(less)

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This is one of my favorite books ever - and it's not just, or even, the ideological exploration which appeals to me. More than anything it is the storytelling, and the character of the protagonist, Lyra Belacqua (Silvertongue). What is it about Lyra that is so appealing? Why is she such a great, sympathetic and inspiring heroine?

Queenofscots in the beginning of the story she is just a little girl with no parents who is pretty wild, but at the end she becomes a braver and wiser person, a he…morein the beginning of the story she is just a little girl with no parents who is pretty wild, but at the end she becomes a braver and wiser person, a heroine who fights for everything good and honest and I think that may be a reason (:
but that's just my opinion(less)

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