Symbolism
The structure of the book is symbolic of Lewis' own transition in faith. By first only talking about the law or right and wrong and not adding a Christian standpoint on his behalf he shows that he is a non-believer. As he progresses into the second part of the book he begins to show some Christian thought and his belief in Jesus, but not necessarily everything in the Bible. In the third part, Lewis takes a Christian standpoint and shows that his transformation has been completed. This symbolism also shows that faith grows over time and is not something that stops progressing. Faith comes in stages, as Lewis' did, and continuing to grow in your faith is part of understanding your faith. It is also a symbolic way to show that there is always room for improvement. Lewis sees that his faith is improving, and he strives to keep improving in his life.
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