Women have assumed different roles throughout human history. In some societies, they have been subjugated, oppressed, and debased; in others, they have assumed roles of leadership and responsibility. In John Wyndham's The Chrysalids, the author gives female characters significant roles in an effort to demonstrate how powerful women can be. Clearly, Wyndham believes that women are strong, effective leaders, who have a positive impact on our world.
One of the significant female characters is Sophie. She is one of the bravest characters throughout The Chrysalids. She first met David when he had gone off by himself. It is also where she got her foot stuck when sliding down the sandy runnel. While David helped her in getting the foot free, she kept the pain in by making ‘no more than puppy noises’ (9). David described her as being very brave. She also made a brave act when trying to get home.
“‘I’ll have to go and fetch somebody to help,’ I told her.‘No. I’ll crawl,’ she said. I walked beside her, carrying the shoe, and feeling useless. She …show more content…
Rosalind is one the main characters and David's love interest. She is a protective person and cares about others. Rosalind demonstrates this when she lies to concern men about Petra screaming, “‘What! With the way she was yelling! I’d’ve thought anybody who wasn’t deaf would have heard her half-way to Kentak” said Rosalind with an incredulous expression of surprise towards him’ (84). She also killed a guard in order to protect everyone else (128). “I woke up to catch an anguished thought from Rosalind. ‘I’ve killed him, Michael. He’s quite dead…’ Then she slid off into a panicky, chaotic thought-shaped.” She as well showed determination and sympathy when she killed the man when sharing to David “Oh I didn't want to do it, David, but what else could I do…?" (129) Rosalind traits demonstrate how powerful and effective women can
One of the significant female characters is Sophie. She is one of the bravest characters throughout The Chrysalids. She first met David when he had gone off by himself. It is also where she got her foot stuck when sliding down the sandy runnel. While David helped her in getting the foot free, she kept the pain in by making ‘no more than puppy noises’ (9). David described her as being very brave. She also made a brave act when trying to get home.
“‘I’ll have to go and fetch somebody to help,’ I told her.‘No. I’ll crawl,’ she said. I walked beside her, carrying the shoe, and feeling useless. She …show more content…
Rosalind is one the main characters and David's love interest. She is a protective person and cares about others. Rosalind demonstrates this when she lies to concern men about Petra screaming, “‘What! With the way she was yelling! I’d’ve thought anybody who wasn’t deaf would have heard her half-way to Kentak” said Rosalind with an incredulous expression of surprise towards him’ (84). She also killed a guard in order to protect everyone else (128). “I woke up to catch an anguished thought from Rosalind. ‘I’ve killed him, Michael. He’s quite dead…’ Then she slid off into a panicky, chaotic thought-shaped.” She as well showed determination and sympathy when she killed the man when sharing to David “Oh I didn't want to do it, David, but what else could I do…?" (129) Rosalind traits demonstrate how powerful and effective women can