"Above our life we love a steadfast friend."
-Christopher Marlowe
Eustace
Eustace means "steadfast". Eustace was not steadfast until after his transformation. Being a dragon changed him, most certainly for the better. Eustace always was fixed in direction. Once he figured out what he wanted to do, he was going to do it. Eustace was also faithful. He never once stopped believing in Narnia, and always held on to the belief he would go back. He was devoted to serving God, and did not waver in his faith, even when his parents directed him otherwise. Eustace was also very loyal. He did not break the trust of his cousins or friends. The Pevensies could rely on Eustace when they needed him. Eustace was a very steadfast friend to Jill. They were the best of friends, (perhaps something more), and he was truly loyal to her. He would always be by her side, and would never betray her for anything. The two were practically joined at the hip, and had a closer bond than most people could wish for. Eustace was kind to everyone, (with the exception of those terrible dwarves) and people were kind to him in return. But if they were not, Eustace did not greatly mind, for his gaze would be fixed in a different direction.
