Aslan is perhaps the most obvious Christian symbol in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. He has been compared to Christ countless times for obvious reasons. C.S. Lewis himself has stated that he potrayed Aslan as a lion not only because the lion is considered to be the king of beasts but also because Christ is called the Lion of Judah. Aslan's death and resurrection are the most symbolic events in the TLTWTW. It is obvious that C.S. Lewis was thinking of the crucifixion of Christ when he wrote this portion of the story. Aslan has to sacrifice himself to save Edmund's life, just as Christ had to sacrifice himself. Parallel to the events in the Bible, Aslan's followers do not understand the price Aslan will have to pay in order to save Edmund, just as Jesus disciples did not understand the price he would have to pay. Also similar to the crucifixion of Christ is Aslan's silent reaction when he is attacked by the witch's followers and mocked by the Witch herself. Author, Paul A. Karkainen of "Narnia Explored" notices the parallel of Susan and Lucy caring for the body of Aslan as Joseph of Arimathea provided care to the body of the fallen Christ.Although Aslan is definitely a Christ-like figure, he is certainly not human. The Narnians respect Aslan, but they also fear him. When Lucy asks the Beavers if aslan is safe, Mr.Beaver replies, "Safe?"...who said anything about safe?'Course he isn't safe.But he's good. He's the King, I tell you." Author David C. Downing of "Into the Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis & the Narnia Chronicles", describes Aslan as someone who "does not appear simply to comfort and console;he sends his followers into battle, knowing some will not return. He also seeks not just outward submission on their part but transformation of their inner being." Downing also mentions that to say "Aslan is not a tame lion" is to acknowledge his numinous qualities and his absolute sovereignty over Narnia. Aslan is apparently an ageless creature who comes and goes as he pleases. In TLTWTW novel, Mr.Beaver states that "He (Aslan) is the Lord of the whole wood, but not often here, you understand. Never in my time or my father's time. But the word has reached us that he has come back. He is in Narnia at this moment." The Beaver's statement indicates that Aslan has business in other land(s) besides Narnia. This is apparently true since in TLTWTW after the four Pevensie children are crowned as Kings and Queens of Narnia, Aslan disappears and the beaver once again reminds the children of Aslan's wild nature stating that "He'll be coming and going. One day you'll see him and another you won't.He doesn't like being tied down and he has other countries to attend to".

Aslan may be mysterious and unpredictible, but he can also be depended on in the bleakest of situations. It is Aslan who redeems and saves Edmund after he betrays his siblings and is held at the mercy of the white Witch, who claims she has the right to execute Edmund as a traitor. Rather than allow the Witch to kill Edmund, Aslan offers himself in Edmund's place and the Witch gladly accepts. When the stone table cracks before Aslan's resurrection we are reminded of the tearing of the curtain in the Temple at the moment of Jesus' death on the cross. Aslan can also be seen as the one who restores life. When the creatures of Narnia speak of Aslan returning soon, the eternal winter that the White Witch has bestowed upon Narnia begins to fade away bringing spring to Narnia. Even more significant is Aslan's ability to restore life to the lifeless. This is observed after Aslan's resurrection when he travels throughout the land of Narnia restoring life by breathing on those who have been turned into stone by the White Witch. Thus, Aslan reminds us of the Jesus in the gospels who was a compassionate healer who gave his life for the sins of others. For these parallels there should be no question of whether or not Aslan is a Christ figure.