It’s hard to tell who is right and wrong during the aftermath of a supposed nuclear holocaust. The Chrysalids, which is a book written by John Wyndham in 1955, tells a story that is unique, because throughout the tale, it can be unclear who the reader should be rooting for. Waknuk and Sealand seem to be the most civilized communities thriving after the Tribulations, but their views differ in many ways. Both communities could potentially be the cause of a second nuclear holocaust, but it is more likely that Waknuk would be the source of it. Waknuk follows the Bible blindly and the Bible’s meanings can be misinterpreted, Waknuk forces anyone who they deem “un-pure” out of their society, and Sealand’s morals seem to be a lot less misguided.
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This book was The Bible, which also provided a reason for The Tribulations in the form of “The Rapture.” The Rapture depicts a future where the sinners are left to die on Earth as the good people rise above to heaven. The sinners go through literal hell, which is what the Earth becomes. The Devil is present during this time, and there isn’t much hope for humanity. This describes the Tribulations perfectly for the people of Waknuk. They have something to rationalize with in a time where most can not be perfectly explained. A clear devotion has been established between The Bible and the people of Waknuk, since they have nothing else to have faith in. Waknuk’s people have trusted the Bible enough to declare anyone who isn’t a pure human to be a symbol of The Devil. "The Devil sends deviations among us to weaken us and tempt us away from …show more content…
Sealand believes to be the most superior people succeeding in the post-apocalyptic environment. This is similar to how the Waknuk people believe they are superior to the deviations, however, Sealand does actually have a superior quality to be proud of. The people of Sealand can communicate through thoughts and orally. They can understand each other much better. Their technology is also a drastic improvement from what is used to in Waknuk. Sealand has towers, cars, and even helicopters. Sealand believes that their purpose is to get involved in “the new thing” instead of trying to revert back to what life was like before the Tribulations. Whether that be evolution or just any rapid change. “The essential quality of life is living; the essential quality of living is change; change is evolution: and we are part of it” (196).They also do not put people in boxes, segregate them, or objectify people, like Waknuk does with the deviants. “Understanding one another, we do not need laws which treat living forms as though they were indistinguishable as bricks…” (196). Sealand is obviously very progressive in their views. They don’t need to pretend like they live like the Old People did before the Tribulations. Sealand can definitely be the reason for another Tribulation. They have the technology to create weapons of mass destruction, but whether or not they actually
The …show more content…
This book was The Bible, which also provided a reason for The Tribulations in the form of “The Rapture.” The Rapture depicts a future where the sinners are left to die on Earth as the good people rise above to heaven. The sinners go through literal hell, which is what the Earth becomes. The Devil is present during this time, and there isn’t much hope for humanity. This describes the Tribulations perfectly for the people of Waknuk. They have something to rationalize with in a time where most can not be perfectly explained. A clear devotion has been established between The Bible and the people of Waknuk, since they have nothing else to have faith in. Waknuk’s people have trusted the Bible enough to declare anyone who isn’t a pure human to be a symbol of The Devil. "The Devil sends deviations among us to weaken us and tempt us away from …show more content…
Sealand believes to be the most superior people succeeding in the post-apocalyptic environment. This is similar to how the Waknuk people believe they are superior to the deviations, however, Sealand does actually have a superior quality to be proud of. The people of Sealand can communicate through thoughts and orally. They can understand each other much better. Their technology is also a drastic improvement from what is used to in Waknuk. Sealand has towers, cars, and even helicopters. Sealand believes that their purpose is to get involved in “the new thing” instead of trying to revert back to what life was like before the Tribulations. Whether that be evolution or just any rapid change. “The essential quality of life is living; the essential quality of living is change; change is evolution: and we are part of it” (196).They also do not put people in boxes, segregate them, or objectify people, like Waknuk does with the deviants. “Understanding one another, we do not need laws which treat living forms as though they were indistinguishable as bricks…” (196). Sealand is obviously very progressive in their views. They don’t need to pretend like they live like the Old People did before the Tribulations. Sealand can definitely be the reason for another Tribulation. They have the technology to create weapons of mass destruction, but whether or not they actually