John Wyndham's 'Chrysalids'

Words: 604

Pages: 3

In John Wyndham’s “Chrysalids" it becomes apparent that kindness plays a major role in determining an individual’s destiny. People's perception are impacted by the way you act towards them. if you present yourself as someone who is cruel you most liekly will not be someone that person would allow into their life. Being kind to others allows you to gain their trust and also build a relationship with them. Their presence can have major control in how your future ends up looking. A lack of kindness towards others can have a negative effect on an individual’s destiny.
The author characterizes Joesph Strorm as being an overly religious man and a narrow-minded individual, being heavily immersed in the Waknuk religion, it’s very difficult for him

Show More

Norms In The Chrysalids

in shaping society through their actions, beliefs, and interactions with others. At the same time, certain societies impose norms, values, and expectations that influence individuals’ behaviour and worldview. As seen through the lens of John Wyndham’s ‘The Chrysalids,’ this dynamic is vividly illustrated in the struggles of the characters within the society of Waknuk, a community located in Labrador in a distant future, many years after a nuclear apocalypse devastated the world. The society of Waknuk…

Words 346 - Pages 2

The Steps To Paradise Essay

on the moon. There is a similar occurrence in John Wyndham’s book The Chrysalids where David Strorm has many pilots to help him reach his “promised land”. The most important people to guide David were Sophie; a friend of David’s who is a deviation. Michael is one of the oldest chrysalids in their group and he is a guide for David. Petra Strorm, who is David’s youngest sister and also a chrysalid. Lastly, the Sealand woman who happens to be a chrysalid from a distant place helps David reach his destination…

Words 1385 - Pages 6

Essay on John Wyndham and Telepathic Friends

ENG1D1-03 Mr. Fredenburg John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids A well-written novel must contain valuable lessons that a reader can take out so that they may apply them to his or her life. The Chrysalids, by John Wyndham, has proved itself to be successful by teaching the reader many meaningful lessons. Wyndham took on a plot line that was unique, but he had succeeded to apply several lessons to make The Chrysalids more effective for readers. Some of the lessons taught in The Chrysalids are violence only creates…

Words 872 - Pages 4

Examples Of Heroism In The Chrysalids

would not fulfill all of their responsibilities and a passion for helping others would not exist. An excellent example of an ideal hero would be David Strorm from John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids. Mindfulness is one of the many crucial characteristics that should be present in a hero. We see David portray himself as a hero in The Chrysalids when he can’t help but question the religion of the Waknuk society. He constantly questions why the society he lives in is so intolerant and the impact this intolerance…

Words 744 - Pages 3

Influence Of Uncle Axel In The Chrysalids

David’s Influences: Overcoming challenges can be easier when influential situations occur or opinions from other people are heard. In John Wyndham’s novel, The Chrysalids, David goes through many physical and emotional challenges. David depends on his family to teach him something even in negative situations. There are three characters in the novel that help David overcome challenges or teach him something valuable, which helps him become the person he is when he leaves Waknuk. This is proven when…

Words 1126 - Pages 5