6-3-1989
What is the world view behind Till We Have Faces?
In the story the whole plot seems to revolve around Orual seeking for truth from the gods. The Fox searches for truth through reasoning. Psyche simply believes in truth without question. Hers is the simple childlike faith that pleases God. So I feel the characters value truth, which is a Christian characteristic.
I believe it is a Christian world view novel because Orual knows there is a reason for everything, and seeks the truth behind the reasoning. She looks for justice and fairness, and is distraught at the evil that prevails.
In Psyche she sees all that is pure and true and lovely even though she doesn't understand the divine love Psyche has. That is because her own love is very selfish. However, in her search for truth, she discovers her true self, and sets out to change her inner self to be beautiful.
God looks on our hearts, and that's where Orual had to be changed, thus resulting in outward beauty. She finally knew the true God.
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