In this scene, Prince Caspian is found by two of the White witches loyal followers (though she died 1300 years ago). These two (a hag and a drunken bear) are named Thirst and Hunger, claiming that they can satisfy Caspian's needs. The two are ugly and frightening, yet their words overpower their appearance. Prince Caspian accepts their offer and "the Circle" is drawn.
This circle begins to glow and a wall of ice is formed before Caspian. Within the ice is the White Witch. She calls to him, and he replies (after being nudged and practically forced by Hunger and Thirst). He finally reclines after hearing the warning from Susan, and steps out of the Circle. But foolish Peter believing he can vanquish the Witch stands before her, sword ready. It isn't until too late that he discovers he is in the Circle.
And she calls to him. "Just one drop of blood and I'll be free, free to help you." she says. Peter reaches for her and just as their hands are just inches away....
You'll have to watch the movie to see what happens.
I'd like to say that I've never been in this position, but I know it all to well. The demons of Thirst and Hunger come at us, promising to help and give us what we desire. We listen, we step into the circle, we release the Witch, we suffer for it.
Another great detail is that behind the ice wall that held the Witch was a sculpture of Aslan. The Witch blocked the view of what we need with what we want. It's time to look past our desires and destroy the witch and all her lies, and look to the One whose promises are always pure and always kept.
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