Comparing The Chrysalids And A Wizard Of Earthsea

In the midst of adversities, people may or may not succeed and overcome the issue at hand. However, the experience gained from facing various obstacles is invaluable and impacts a person’s development. In The Chrysalids, David Strorm is both a victim and survivor of a nuclear winter, where surviving is crucial and resources are scarce. On the other hand, Ged, from A Wizard of Earthsea, grows up in a prosperous society where magic and mythical beings exist. Throughout the novel, both protagonists succeed in overcoming various obstacles and challenges in their perilous journey to finally attain freedom. Both Wyndham and Le Guin relate their novel to the real world by exposing David and Ged to the negative influences and cultures of society. Also, at the most vulnerable stage in life, David and Ged are able to show …show more content…
In Wyndham’s The Chrysalids and Le Guin’s A Wizard of Earthsea, Ged is able to grow from the adversities he encounters while David does not.
David and Ged overcome many challenges and escape the perils that await them throughout their journey. David’s secret identity as a deviant spreads throughout his hometown, which forces him to flee and travel towards the Fringes alongside his sister, Petra, and cousin, Rosalind. In the Fringes, David is captured, beaten, and thrown into the forest after attempting to cause harm to the leader of the Fringes, Gordon Strorm. “They didn't shoot me; they just beat me up and slung me back among the undergrowth. I remember flying through the air, but I don't remember landing (Wyndham Ch 14).” David was distraught and furious hearing Gordon’s plans to impregnate Rosalind and acted poorly. He was not able to think clearly which resulted in his injuries, however, David was able to escape any future harm by finding a safe haven in the Fringes. In, A Wizard of Earthsea, Ged focuses on providing good deeds to everyone, after summoning and releasing a