THE CHRYSALIDS UNIT INTRODUCTION THE CHRYSALIDS What is

THE CHRYSALIDS UNIT INTRODUCTION

THE CHRYSALIDS What is a Chrysalid? Chrysalids refers to chrysalisis, which is the transformation of a caterpiller to a butterfly Why the title?

THE CHRYSALIDS The Setting • Waknuk – David’s home town and name of father’s farm • Labrador – Christian civilization following the “Tribulation. ” Society matches the 1700 s-1800 s. • Capital of Rigo, Island of Newf • Wild Country • Fringes – Lawless land full of danger and mutations • Badlands – Dangerous area • Black Coasts – Dangerous area affected by radiation • Sealand – Technology exists here. Universal telepathy

THE CHRYSALIDS The Setting • Society is based on farming and agriculture • People are controlled by rigid beliefs about morals and religion • Religious beliefs are cruel and OPPRESSIVE • People believe TRIBULATION caused world to be this way as a punishment from God • “OLD PEOPLE” refers to us – the current readers • Radiation has caused mutations • Chrysalids is a novel set in the future with a setting of the past

THE CHRYSALIDS Social Life • Purpose in life is dealing with Tribulation • Need to follow ETHICS to climb back into God’s grace • Church is the ultimate authority • “Rules” found in Nicholson’s Repentances • Anything not normal must be destroyed • Anything not normal is an insult to God • Mankind’s greatest duty is to see that the human form is kept true and proper • Nicholson’s Repentances describes true human form

THE CHRYSALIDS Chapters 24 CHAPTER 2 • History of David’s family and household • Background: Religious family – Focus on “Repentances” and Bible • David’s father (JOSEPH) – Strict religious leader. Grandfather (ELIAS) – Founder of Waknuk • Individuals responsible to watch for BLASPHEMIES and OFFENSES – Including killing animals • Information about Blasphemies and their relationship with the Pure People (Raiding farms)

THE CHRYSALIDS Chapters 24 CHAPTER 3 • David spending more time with Sophie • Steam Engine: Technology of Old People • Tension between Sophie’s Dad and David • David remembers getting a splinter and nobody helps him at home so he wishes to his father for a third arm. Gets punished – pray to God, received beating • David dreams of Sophie being killed by Joseph • David wants Sophie’s Dad to trust him

THE CHRYSALIDS Chapters 2 CHAPTER 4 4 • Telepathy with cousin Rosalind • Uncle Axel finds out but keeps it a secret • David’s telepathy = Sophie’s toe • Group of telepathic people get together to keep secret: David and Rosalind, Michael, Rachel and Anne, Sally and Katherine, and Mark. • Fringe people planning on invading Waknuk. Some are captured and appear normal • One guy looks like David’s father but has long arms and legs: Spider-Man • Uncle Angus: loves to annoy Joseph. Argument about selective breeding: Giant horses and tail-less cat • David spends more time with Sophie and starts teaching her school stuff

THE CHRYSALIDS Theme THEME: Theme is the main topic, lesson, or idea that is the focus of a story/narrative • Novels often explore more than one theme What THEMES have been introduced? Comment on Our Society Genocide Religion CONFLICT: Conflict is the tension or problem between different forces or characters in a story. • You should already know conflict from short stories. Conflict includes: • Character vs. Character • Character vs. Nature • Character vs. Society • Character vs. Self Change What types of CONFLICT have you seen in The Chrysalids so far? David vs. Waknuk Beliefs Joseph vs. Blasphemies Fringe People vs. Waknuk

THE CHRYSALIDS Character CHARACTER SKETCH: A character sketch is a description of the different TRAITS of a character, including their personality, relationships, emotions, and actions based on events in the story. Character’s ACTIONS lead to TRAITS, which are words that describe the character. Personality Relationships Family: Mom and Dad Protective Sophie Loving Uncle Axel Curious David Energetic Other telepathic kids Emotions Actions Anger Dishonouring Father Guilt Befriends Sophie Curiosity Wants to Run Away Sadness Defends friends

THE CHRYSALIDS Chapters 56 CHAPTER 5 • Spring proves to be free of Deviations • Waknuk wins “Purity Record” – All good! • David and Sophie sneak off together • While fishing barefoot, they meet Allan, who finds a “peculiar footprint” – says he will tell everyone • David attacks Allan and he’s knocked unconscious • Sophie and David tell Sophie’s parents. Family forced to disappear • David returns home and finds Inspector at house • David lies about knowing Sophie. Receives beating • David worried about telling/holding secrets (THEME)

THE CHRYSALIDS Chapters 56 CHAPTER 6 • David uses telepathy to talk to friends about Sophie • David has vivid dreams about Big City • Inspector continues to question David • David begins doubting his culture/beliefs • Joseph announces that Sophie’s family has been captured • Uncle Axel and David discuss the world beyond Waknuk • Rigo (Capital); Black Coasts; “Unspeakable monstrosities” • David learns of different races outside of Waknuk – and that each believes they are the “true image of God” (Comment on different religions / THEME) • Axel and David talk about telepathy. Eight people other than David, though eighth person hasn’t answered • Axel will find out what happened to this person