Answer: Becasue the White Witch said that she would make him king and let him eat
all the Turkish Delight.
Why does Edmund betray his siblings?
Edmund has often been compared to Judas Iscariot the Biblical Betrayer because Edmund betrays Aslan who represents God/Jesus and his siblings (the Apostles) to the White Witch who symbolizes the evil itself for thirty pieces of Turkish Delight just like Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Of course unlike Judas Iscariot Edmund is forgiven for his misdeed and he is able to more than make up for his mistakes in the service of Aslan.
Edmund does not listen to Lucy and still trusts the Witch and betrays his siblings by running away to see her. He does not trust Aslan because the Witch tells him lies so he will believe that she...
Why does Edmund betray his siblings? Strangers With Candy. Foolishly Edmund consumes enchanted food and drink that the Witch gives him (including two freaking pounds of Turkish delight). The combination of Edmund's own flaws and the Witch's power makes him a traitor to his brother and sisters. Why does Goneril kill herself?
Why did Edmund betray his siblings? Strangers With Candy. Foolishly Edmund consumes enchanted food and drink that the Witch gives him (including two freaking pounds of Turkish delight). The co...