Examples Of Expectation In The Chrysalids

Every day when I enter class, when I open my binder, I see the C.G.E on paper. These few expectations show us what the school system is truly about. The novel The Chrysalids, John Wyndiham gives some insight on the C.G.E. There are few examples of these expectations in my life and the novel most noticeably Being an effective communicator, a caring family member and a Discerning believer. A Discerning Believer is somebody who feels very strongly about their religion. Joesph is made out to be a Discerning Believer. Joesph Strom even scolds his son (David, the main character) for implying that being born in gods image is not enough and that another arm would have been great to have. After an accident, David returns home with a splinter on his

Secondly, Joesph Strom also tells off his sister-in-law for giving birth to a blasphemy for the 3rd time: “I don’t understand how you dared to come here, to a God-fearing house, with such a suggestion”. Worse still, you do not show an atom of shame or remorse” (Ch7

While talking in a calm and collected manner to soothe her mind. Secondly, David listens cautiously to his uncle (Uncle Axel) when he tells him not to tell anyone about his powers or the dreams he has. Once finished explaining to Uncle Axel that he and his cousin Rosalind have powers and that he was just talking to her Uncle Axel does not tell Joesph, (But instead, tells him that wants him to “make him a promise, that he will keep it a secret” (Ch 4 Pg 30). Showing that he feels no superiority over his uncle Axel (being powerless and all) and listens, takes his words into consideration. And keeps that promise he made. Lastly, there was a time when I convinced my father to play me in a sport that I am clearly better than him at for a wager that I still somehow lost. Finally, A Caring Family Member, essay is a relative who tries the most to make you feel special. Mary (David’s older sister) and Uncle Axel were created showing what Caring Family is like. Firstly, Uncle Axel shows David what Unconditional Love is. After Uncle Axel finds David talking to himself, David says that he is talking to Rosalind with his