The chrysalids

1. The chrysalids Unit introduction

2. What is a Chrysalid? The chrysalids Chrysalids refers to chrysalisis, which is the transformation of a caterpiller to a butterfly Why the title?

3. The Setting The chrysalids • Waknuk – David’s home town and name of father’s farm • Labrador – Christian civilization following the “Tribulation.” Society matches the 1700s-1800s. • 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

4. The Setting The chrysalids • 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

5. Social Life The chrysalids • 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