The Chrysalids Essay

Waknuk Society Ever wondered what it would feel like to have an extra toe. In the novel, The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, it is a novel about a deviational boy named David that can talk to people him through telepathically transmitted thought shapes. He lives in a post-apocalyptic society called Waknuk. Soon he meets a deviational girl named Sophie who has 6 toes. He promises to keep her extra toe a secret. Everything is well, until a boy named Alan finds out their secret. When they feel that…

It can be 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, 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…

is discrimination, they consider that their problem is only tribulation, which results change. It is common in Waknuk especially people who are normal highly discriminate deviations because they believe in the true image of God in the novel The Chrysalids by John Wyndham. Sophie, the little girl with only extra toes but it looks one millions of devils for the inspectors and David’s father. At the same time, Aunt Harriet with the infant baby that is a bit different from the true image of God is…

Throughout both the novel ‘The Chrysalids’, and the film ‘X-Men’ from 200, the idea of the importance of belonging is presented. In both texts, there is a concept that is if somebody belongs, they are safe. Belonging in society is of great significance, and those who do not belong have the mindset that if they control their society, they will finally be part of a group. Also, working in a group rather than alone causes a higher possibility of survival from enemies. Overall, both texts depict the…

The negative impacts of prejudice is an important issue to talk about, as it is a relevant problem in today’s society. The texts ‘Schindler’s List’ directed by Steven Spielberg, ‘The Chrysalids’ by John Wyndham, ‘Bred in South Auckland’ by Glenn Colquhoun and ‘12 Years a Slave’ directed by Steve McQueen are all connected because they all deal with the idea of the negative impacts of prejudice. The film Schindler’s List communicated the important idea of the negative impacts of prejudice.…

demonstrates racism. Racism, are reasons based on opinions without experience, the unjust treatment of different people, and/or violence against a different race based on beliefs that their own race is remarkable. The main theme/message of The Chrysalids is acceptance and/or conformity, the people of Waknuk cannot accept the difference of others and supersede particular standards and rule. Blasphemy people who are different do not have the rights to live and shall be executed or banished to the…

If the chrysalids happened in real life I would either be living in the Fringes right now or I would be super dead. A saying that is used a lot throughout our childhood is ‘if ____ jumped off a bridge would you do it too?’ and people that justify their words and actions by saying; ‘God told me to do it’ should ask themselves if God told them to kill themselves, would they be stupid enough to do it too? Most of them would probably say yes and that is absolutely ridiculous. The Chrysalid had an…

Interest in dystopian fiction has surged in recent years because of the popularity and astonishing success of dystopian movies such as The Hunger Games (2012), The Divergent (2014) and The Maze Runner (2014). All three movies focus on the struggle of a community which is forced to conform because of a powerful governing system. Individuality as such does not exist due to the restrictions imposed on society. Readers and spectators alike are intrigued by tales of oppressive societies which deal…

Oppenheimer, one of the creators of the atomic bomb, once said that his work on the bomb caused him to “become death, destroyer of worlds.” In the decades following the Second World War, the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States caused widespread fear that a nuclear war would erupt between the two countries. Oppenheimer himself joined the Atomic Energy Commission after the Second World War, hoping to prevent any further use of nuclear weapons (REF). The threat of atomic…

“Fifteen Dogs” written by Andre Alexis is a interesting novel that consists of many adventures,Laughter, and storytelling. This Scotiabank Giller award winning book, is written phenomenally by the author and expresses great morals and advice for the young youth reading it. The author makes great connections to his personal life and through his experiences.Andre Alexis was born in Trinidad and Tobago, but moved to Ottawa at a very young age. He started writing at young age. His first…