The Chrysalids Essays
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John Wyndham’s book title is slightly ambiguous due to the fact that he invented the word for his book, but it originates from the word “chrysalis”, a stage in the butterfly life cycle. The Chrysalids is a book about the aftermath of a nuclear war, and the struggle of people who are different. The novel follows three main groups, the people of Waknuk, the Fringe people, and the Sealanders. Every group represents a stage in the cycle: caterpillar, chrysalis, and...
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The author uses the influence of storytelling to communicate religious persecution as a key concern to their audience. Wyndham uses religious persecution as the main issue to show how it caused individuals to live in fear and its cruel punishments. John Wyndham wrote the Chrysalids during the 1950s. He displayed speculative fiction to the audience by analyzing world trends and problems to contemplate future problems. John Wyndham served for his country during the war showing patriotism and loyalty for his...
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David lived is unfortunate that things do not conform to the so-called standard would be considered evil species, plant, animal or person, once do not conform to the standard will be marginalized and even killed, the concept of people’s ignorance and complacent for David. Now is a cruel blow and depression. But there is no lack of love in life, he met Sophie family, their love and different ideas let David’s heart retain a trace of warmth. In the first...
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