David's Changing Views In The Chrysalids

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In the novel The Chrysalids by John Wyndham it explains the life of a boy named David

Strorm and how he is part of an anti mutant society named Waknuk. In this society they have

very strong policies on small "deviations" and things that do not follow the norm. If not

followed the "deviational" people would be sent to the fringes where they are put poverty and it

is a fight just to survive for the next day . As a child David is taught a very harsh way of

following his religon. As he gets older he endures much pressure to follow the exact teachings of

Waknuk. Besides this, he continues to grow and understand more about how his views on

deviations change. As well as, how morally wrong the teachings of Waknuk are. Lastly, on how

David finds out that the teachings of Waknuk are not the only one. In The Chrysalids Sophie,

Uncle Axel , and The Sealand lady are the three important people in David's life whose

perspectives influence his views and opinions on this society. Sophie for her kindness, strength,

and her heartwarming personality she has showed these when her foot was stuck under the rock

and by always having a smile on her face. Uncle Axel, for his knowledge and educating him for

the things beyond his surrounding. He also gave David the confidence he needed to accept his

ability and himself. Finally, The Sealand Lady for her strong will on telepathy and finding it to be

the true image of God.

As David was a child he had a childhood friend by the name of Sophie Wender . Sophie was

very kind to David even when they first encountered, she showed much effection towards

David as if they have known one another for quite sometime.When first meeting Sophie, David

found that,"She likes to have fu...

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... and opinionated society of Waknuk which in turn, allows him to form his own opinions and beliefs. In each perspective, David is provided with evidence against the unrighteous judg,ents of his society. In Sophie's case, she showed him how deviations are really just normal people who dont descerve their branded treatment of cruelty. With Uncle Axel, David was given much knowledge about how he should accept himself and not let a society such as put him down.The Sealand woman provides the final evidence in proving that all societies have their own principles, which means that Waknuk`s precepts cannot be the only perspective to be followed. The influence of these three people on David magnified his approach on Waknuk`s religion, and revealed other directions that differ from Waknuk's

Works Cited

Wyndham, John. THE Chrysalids. London: Penguin Books, 1955. Print.

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