Archenland et Calormen

Emeth, the loyal Calormene

The young Calormen officer, a true believer in Tash, enters the Stable to see his god face to face and meets Aslan, who welcomes him as one of his own.

Archenland et Calormen Tous les personnages

Repères

Espèce: Human
Nom original: Emeth
Autres noms: The seventh son of Harfa Tarkaan
Titres: Young officer
Origine: Narnia (world)
Nationalité: Calormen (of Tehishbaan)
Allégeance: Tash, then Aslan
Famille: Aslan (father) · Six older brothers
Première apparition: The Last Battle, Chapter 10
Âge: The Last Battle
Dans les livres: La Dernière Bataille

Emeth before Shift

En bref

Emeth is a young officer from Calormen, the seventh son of Harpha Tarkaan, from the city of Tehishbaan. He has always served Tash with all his heart. He came to Narnia with Rishda’s troops, disguised as a merchant, which he finds dishonourable. Gradually, he discovers that his leaders do not believe in what they say.

« My son, all the service you have done to Tash, I account as service done to me. »
Child, all the service you have done to Aslan, I account as service done to me.
— Aslan to Emeth (Emeth’s account), The Last Battle, ch. 15

Name

Emeth means "truth" or "faithfulness" in Hebrew. The name summarises the character.

Look and analysis

The scene with Emeth is one of the most commented passages in Lewis. It expresses the idea, also present in Mere Christianity, that some may belong to Christ without knowing him by name. For some, it is a beautiful opening ; others see it as a tension with certain Christian doctrines. The site presents this discussion without taking a definitive stance. Literarily, Emeth is also proof that Lewis does not reduce the Calormenes to mere villains : the one who enters the land of Aslan is the most sincere among them.

Dans les livres

rôle principalLa Dernière BatailleLe livre →

Son histoire dans les livres (révèle l’intrigue)

The story

When Shift announces that "Tashlan" is waiting in the stable, Emeth asks to enter to see his god, at the risk of his life. Rishda tries to dissuade him in vain. Once inside, he kills the soldier posted to kill the curious. He discovers a radiant land, and there he meets Aslan. Terrified, he expects to be rejected, since he has served Tash all his life. Aslan tells him that all sincere and good service rendered to Tash returns to him, for there is nothing in common between them. Emeth, he says, has sought him without knowing it : one does not seek in vain when one truly seeks. Emeth then tells this to the heroes, amazed.

Lieux liés

Objets liés

ObjetThe Stable and its DoorThe small thatched stable on the Hill of the Stable, larger on the inside than on the outside, became the gate to the land of Aslan.Lire la fiche →

Peuples liés

PeupleThe Calormenes (Tarkaans, Tisroc)The people of the empire of Calormen, from its nobles Tarkaans to the all-powerful Tisroc.Lire la fiche →

Galerie

Emeth, à genoux, devant le grand lion

Dans le même groupe

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Emeth

This name means "Truth" in Hebrew. A good Calormene in search of truth. He is brave and proved himself more Narnian than Calormene. He is the seventh son of Harfa Tarkaan.

Appears in

*The Last Battle*

Harpha Tarkaan

He is the father of Emeth, the good Calormene.

Appearance in the books