In our harsh society, if one acts or looks abnormal, they would not be accepted. Discrimination and intolerance is what society is and there are not always those who even out the good and bad. In The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, the Waknuk society is judgemental based on gods ‘true image and if one were to not fit the criteria on the true image, there would be consequences. David in the main character in the novel The Chrysalids and soon starts to create his own beliefs on the true image of god. David shows resistance while the Waknuk society conforms to the literal interpretation of religious doctrine. Also, David’s natural instinct to survive shows loyalty and the need to protect his friends. Lastly, David shows heroism by …show more content…
If David hadn’t shown such acts of heroism, he wouldn't have been as ready to face mental and physical challenges throughout the rest of the novel. David creates and forges his own beliefs based on his previous knowledge and this helps him strive. David understands the consequences and plans for future events which is what makes him so successful, he knows what there is to lose and gain. David is ‘true’ and resists what he does not believe in. Also David ’s instinct to survive nourishes loyalty and the need to protect his telepathic group. Finally, David’s selfless nature and willingness to defend those he loves reveals him to be a true hero. David’s quest was undeniably ironic how his uncle was a deviant, he met Sophie and helped her without even knowing himself too was a deviant etc. David cannot simply be categorized other than a courageous, selfless young man. His priorities are to survive without the sacrifices of the ones he cares for and to be free. David has been through a lot but in John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids, he has proven that the way you look shouldn’t be what decides god’s true image but what is inside that