the chrysalids
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Thesis statement: There really is no true or perfect human image nor can it be proven right by using religious theories which are hypocritical. Their theories developed from the experiences of Man, particularly from his tribulation. The Waknuk people are insecure about themselves, they fear the unknown and esspecially the chrysalids because is there
was enough of them then they could wipe out the "Norms"; therefore, they use God as an
excuse for their persecution of the deviates.
In John Wyndham's, The Chrysalids, we have the opportunity to view mankind not in the ideal way as most would like, but in a realistic way. The deviate is not perfect and because he is it, he is shunned by society, which under the guise of hypocrisy, seeks to
prove that it does not have to accept anything abnormal. The whole idea of human deviations, mutants and blasphemies is all created by the majority of norms at the end of their tribulation. However, not all the characters in Waknuk believe that deviations should be killed or isolated. These characters are very distinct and all have a significant importance. There are a variety of opinions produced by John Wyndham's characters who cause many conflicts. The main character, David has the strongest beliefs and these beliefs become even stronger as the story develops...