Cor or Corin?

[Twilight]

Who do you prefer out of the twin brothers--Cor, who was once Shasta and raised a near slave, or Corin, the younger of the two and bred as a prince should?

I prefer Cor because, well, I know more about him and he seems tougher than Corin, who's had every delight of his life. Cor's been through so much more and has learned to overcome it, even taking up the title of 'King' when Corin shies away, claiming that princes have more fun.

[Elendil]

I like Cor, (even though I much like the name 'shasta' or even corin better! Cor always reminded me of an apple core! :D) He was alot nicer...yeah... :o

[Darth Sparhawk]

Shasta because I grew fond of him while reading the book.

[Valkyrie]

If I remember correctly, Corin was the one who always got himself into trouble by fighting with bullies and then running away correct? Then I like Cor better, i wish he had a different name though. You would begin to say "Corin" and both boys would turn around. I would find that rather annoying.

[Lady Narnia]

Cor! He's really cool, and he's been through a lot of things. He's very brave to me! I'd almost call him a Prince Charming...*slaps herself* What am I saying? Oh, yeah, not for looks...for his atittude.

[Fladge]

Cor of course! he's the main character

[Copperfox]

Whatever his failings, Corin didn't run away from any fight. It was he who induced Cor to join him on the battlefield, at great risk to their lives.

Cor is much like King Arthur as Arthur was traditionally conceived (and Mr. Lewis could not have been unaware of the similarity he was depicting). The legendary Arthur also grew up knowing nothing of his own royal birth, and learned in boyhood what it was like to have to obey orders. With Cor as with Arthur, _this_ education would be more useful than four years of college in making Cor suitable to _give_ orders. Cor is thus a far more "compleat" person than his brother.


Joseph Ravitts, author of "Southward the Tigers," now in progress at The Professor's Writing Club

[Jadee]

I don't know why, but I like Cor better *shrugs*

[Tsukiko]

Cor. I adore Corin though, he is so funny, but I am just more fond of Cor.

[Lady Larien]

Cor... I like Corin but I just like Cor more

[Tsukiko]

Oh, I loved how Cor (Shasta he was then) when back and faced the Lion to help Aravis and Hwin. I have all 7 of the books on Audio CD, and when I listened to that part in the HAHB one, Cor sounded so great, and they did a spectacular job on making him sound really..hmm..demanding or whatever for that part.

[Into the Wardrobe]

I also think that Cor would be more pleasant to be around in many respects as well as best suited to rule. Cor had seen what it was like to be a normal person much like Copperfox described. With that came an attitude of humility and a lot of wisdom that he could use later. Cor showed guts as well, not only going into battle knowing he was unskilled, but by going back to face a lion...even if he didn't know at the time that it was THE Lion. He was faithful in his persuits and cared about others.

Corin was cocky and arrogant. He took his royal position for granted and thought about what he wanted without regard for others. He didn't care about what Susan and Ed thought when he took off. Wasn't sorry about causing fights in Calormen (as a royal guest in another land...that can't be good for peace between nations). He wouldn't back down for a fight...fist fight or battle...but it seemed to be more of an ego thing than a fight for his people. He had no problem jeering on Rabadash and shooting his mouth off. The crown was a burden he didn't want because he wanted to have the royal status, but still have fun. I like Corin. I just saw him as very imature and self-centered. He showed the potential to grow out of some of that as he got to know Cor and Aravis better. I have a feeling that those attitudes wouldn't fly with them in a long-term situation.

[TimmyofOz]

This seems to be a girls thread on what kind of guys they like, the quiet and sensitive (Cor) or the cocky and arrogant (Corin). But how us guys see it, you may say you like the Cor's but you always seem to be dating the Corin's. :)

[Into the Wardrobe]

This seems to be a girls thread on what kind of guys they like, the quiet and sensitive (Cor) or the cocky and arrogant (Corin). But how us guys see it, you may say you like the Cor's but you always seem to be dating the Corin's. :)

Not all of us my dear, not all of us. Be careful with generalizations like that. However, this isn't a thread on who we'd love to date, it's about the characters and who we'd rather know or be friends with, and who we think would have been a better ruler if there had been a choice between the two.

[LadyAnneOfNarnia]

I love them both in their own ways. Shasta because I knew him better and other reasons. And Corin because if his mischevious and adventurous self. :D

[Edmund_Aslan]

same here. Quite fond of Shasta nd love Corin for his humour. Cant decide.

[Jennifu]

Cor, for several reasons. And he definitely makes the better king!

Corin is a lot of fun, though, and I like him a lot!

[Janino_Narniafan]

I would have to say Cor. He is alot Nicer and i seem to know him more because he was the main Character. Didn't it say in the book that Susan liked one of the boys from the other? witch boy was it?

[Pole_fan]

I prefer Cor.

[Natasia_Vae]

I think I'm the only one who likes Corin more. :rolleyes:

[Isabell]

I think I'm the only one who likes Corin more. :rolleyes:

NO your not. I love Corin! He's my favorite character out of all the Narnia stories. I also don't think he's cocky and arrogant. He's fun loving and lives in the moment, he's not afraid of a fight and he stands up for him self. Unlike Cor. But I will say that if Corin would have become king he would have sucked at it.

[Jennifu]

Corin would definitely make a more exciting friend! Cor seems a little too wishy-washy at times, though he's a good guy, and I prefer him as a person (and as king).

[Corin Thunder-Fist]

NO your not. I love Corin! He's my favorite character out of all the Narnia stories. I also don't think he's cocky and arrogant. He's fun loving and lives in the moment, he's not afraid of a fight and he stands up for him self. Unlike Cor. But I will say that if Corin would have become king he would have sucked at it.

Obviously I prefer Cor...IN! Out with CorOUT my boring twin. I mean he didn't even know there were talking horses, how naive. The guy doesn't have my worldliness, but I guess he's more stable <coughboringcough>. Personally, I think he plays up that whole confronting the Lion story, he told me once that he knew it was Aslan, he was just trying to show off for that little girl friend of his. I mean, I fought a bear and get no respect? Oh well. You can't go around socking people in the face or getting into fist fights if you're constantly being expected to act like a "king", what's the fun in that?

[Isabell]

Obviously I prefer Cor...IN! Out with CorOUT my boring twin. I mean he didn't even know there were talking horses, how naive. The guy doesn't have my worldliness, but I guess he's more stable <coughboringcough>. Personally, I think he plays up that whole confronting the Lion story, he told me once that he knew it was Aslan, he was just trying to show off for that little girl friend of his. I mean, I fought a bear and get no respect? Oh well. You can't go around socking people in the face or getting into fist fights if you're constantly being expected to act like a "king", what's the fun in that?

I would like two that the way you said that about Cor showing off is not like cor at all. Cor is a very humble person he doesn't show off and if he had just found out that there was talking horse he wouldn't know that the lion was Aslan. OH and it's not a suprise that he doesn't know that there are talking horses he grew up in Clorman were there are no talking horses.

[Copperfox]

In proof that Cor is NOT wishy-washy, Mr. Lewis makes it clear that as an adult Cor became _better_ than Corin at fighting with weapons; and, except in a Jet Li movie, men really don't win full-scale battles with bare hands.

[Corin Thunder-Fist]

In proof that Cor is NOT wishy-washy, Mr. Lewis makes it clear that as an adult Cor became _better_ than Corin at fighting with weapons; and, except in a Jet Li movie, men really don't win full-scale battles with bare hands.

I know, you're going to say you don't believe me, but I'm just going to put it out there anyway...Jet Li, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan all attended my hand to hand combat training classes. Cor wanted to be King, I wanted to contribute better action sequences to the film making industry. Who's to say who had the greater impact on society? (I did of course!)

Oh, and just because I know it'll be asked...I am not responsible for Steven Seagall.

[Copperfox]

As a matter of fact, your closing remark about Steven Seagal gives greater credibility to the rest of what you say. Perhaps you know the anecdote of how Seagal, on a movie set, was obnoxiously bragging to all the stunt performers about how much tougher he supposedly was than any of them, and that he could beat any of them at any kind of fighting; so in response, one stuntman who had no more than American-style boxing and wrestling to go by took Seagal on, and had him helplessly pinned in moments.

The humiliation couldn't happen to a nicer jerk. As a man who has served at the National Security Agency, I am heartily sick of Seagal's movies basically portraying America's intelligence community as the great focus of evil.

[Malacandra]

In proof that Cor is NOT wishy-washy, Mr. Lewis makes it clear that as an adult Cor became _better_ than Corin at fighting with weapons; and, except in a Jet Li movie, men really don't win full-scale battles with bare hands.

True so far as it goes, but Corin found his niche in life in those times and places where it was more acceptable to settle quarrels with bare hands in order to establish who was boss and end up with good will on all sides, rather than settle it more permanently but more wastefully of life with edged weapons. That probably made him highly useful to Archenland. :)

[MrBob]

"Personally, I think he plays up that whole confronting the Lion story, he told me once that he knew it was Aslan, he was just trying to show off for that little girl friend of his."

Aye Corin, but as my lady, the Queen Lucy of Narnia would attest, Cor did not make mention of his bravery against the Lion when he first made his report of what happened as soon as he got to Anvard. It was Aravis who told of the tale and, as was viewed, Cor was very embarrassed about it.

Even if Cor knew it was Aslan, what would be more brave? Saving your friend from a lion or from The Lion? Kind of puts your boxing match with a bear in perspective, doesn't it?

MrBob

[Valeria Potter]

Cor its mor cutie jejeje:p

[Tazzy]

CORIN is amazing! I love his character! He is cocky, and arrogant. And he's really care-free. He didn't even mind not being KIng. I was surprised at his reaction. Made me laugh so much.

[theorangejello]

i would say cor.
cor is like my older brother, more planned adn organized and not at all random.
while corin is like
random and eccentric
and just wants to have fun.

[Olórin the Wise]

I always kinda liked Corin better... more adventurous, etc... he makes for a good book-character. :D

[Copperfox]

While impulsiveness has its place, we need responsible people. Someone like Corin might win a fistfight, but you need someone like Cor in charge if you're going to win a war.

[Into the Wardrobe]

While impulsiveness has its place, we need responsible people. Someone like Corin might win a fistfight, but you need someone like Cor in charge if you're going to win a war.

Too true. It's the difference between wisdom, honor, and chivalry verses arrogant, hot-headed, foolheartiness. I'd be friends with Cor over Corrin any day. Yeah, Corrin makes for an interesting book character, but he's sad and lacking in good character which means more to me than all the battle "heroes" any world could offer. To quote Yoda "wars not make one great." If one is known for their thunderfist and that's the best they can do it's not what one would call overly inspiring.

[Olórin the Wise]

While impulsiveness has its place, we need responsible people. Someone like Corin might win a fistfight, but you need someone like Cor in charge if you're going to win a war.

You know, CF, you have this strange habit of turning everything you post in into a philosophical discussion... :p

Anywho... isn't that what I just said? Maybe I'd better clarify... Cor is better for running stuff, but Corin makes a more fun book-character. That's what books are for, right? Suspending reality. ;)

[Catherine]

I always liked Corin better, he seems like the kind of boy who I would like to hang out with in real life (as a friend, lol) adventourus and he has a way of figuring out a way to get his way, and he seemed like a cool person.

[Copperfox]

"Adventurous" loses its appeal for me when it does harm by irresponsibility, as when Corin's temper deprived the army of a Dwarf soldier. I am reminded of the difference between the heroes in the movies "Top Gun" and "The Hunt For Red October." The reckless leading man in "Top Gun" is a stud for empty-headed, round-heeled girls, but the responsible adult characters in "Red October" are what we need to actually accomplish things.

[lieke]

They were both not my favorite characters, but if i would have to choose i say
Cor.

[Elendil]

Cor of course!I mean come on, the book is about him.

[Ephinie]

I like Cor better because he has a better character. Corin is too quick-tempered and willing to disobey. Granted, Corin's attitude about always taking responsibility for what he's done is admirable... but his motto seems to be, "Better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission." Cor seems more level-headed, and he has the charm of having persevered through adversity.

[BarbarianKing]

.....Shasta!

[Tsukiko]

Hmmmmm.....I probably like Cor/Shasta more. ^^ I loved it when he jumped off of Bree to go help Aravis. Ah...so noble...xD

[<Turkish Delight>]

Hmmmm... I would have to say Cor. I mean afterall he was pretty much one of the main key charcters. Which gave him more time to develop as the story progressed... compared to Corin who comes in the middle and around the very end. But I do love both of their personalites... they make completely wonderful brothers. :)

[LadyAnneOfNarnia]

There are definitely better qualities about Cor, but I always loved Corin for his fun-lovin' mischevious ways. Doesn't everyone? :D But yah, I like Cor better. Though, I prefer to call him Shasta.

[Into the Wardrobe]

Hey Celeste!!!

I prefer to call him Shasta in some ways too just because it's easier to differentiate between the 2 where their names don't sound alike. Cor is the one I'd keep as a friend I think.

[Red Roses]

Hm, I like Cor better because.. well, we've gotten to know him better, and Corin is a little quick tempered...

[Isabell]

Cor of course!I mean come on, the book is about him.

So what Grace?

That was always one thing I hated, I love Corin and all he got was this little bit at the end. It would have been a good book had Lewis writen one about Corin.

[umbrellaxscenexcore]

naw not about him but CORIN all the way.

[Sir Godfrey]

I like Cor/Shasta better than Corin. Cor grew up with humble beginnings and he wasn't as blunt or brash as Corrin. He also has a more intresting part to play than Corrin in the HHB.

[eggnog]

i dont know?

[Jane-Guard of the Volturi]

>.> OK, I realize I'm a newb and this is a bit of a bump, but I was reading Greek mythology the other day, and I thought of a really cool reference thing!

OK, so the Dioscuri, the sons of Zeus and Leda, Castor and Pollux, are clearly strongly connected to Shasta (I can't think of him as Cor..) and Corin. OK, so now we move on to the point. Shasta has a very deep relationship with horses; and Castor was a famous horse tamer. Corin became a great boxer, and defeated the Lapsed Bear of Stormness, and Pollux (or Polydeuces) was also a boxer.

>.> I just thought that was cool... ^.^

[stharrybyundeservedgrace]

Cor is the one I'd want to follow into battle, and who I'd die for.
Corin is the one I'd want to die along side of.