The Chrysalids Questions on Chapter 3
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In The Chrysalids, how is the chapter 3 splinter incident used for satire?
The splinter incident in Chapter 3 of The Chrysalids satirizes the absurdity of religious extremism and totalitarian control. David's innocent remark about needing a third hand is exaggeratedly...
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What does David's punishment in chapter 3 of The Chrysalids reveal about his relationship with Joseph Strom?
David's punishment reveals that his relationship with Joseph Strorm is strained and dominated by Joseph's rigid adherence to religious norms. When David innocently expresses a wish for a third hand,...
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What was David's punishment in The Chrysalids?
David's punishment in "The Chrysalids" is a severe beating by his father after he innocently wishes for an extra hand to help with his work. In their devoutly religious society, any deviation from...
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Why is John Wender suspicious of David in The Chrysalids?
John Wender is suspicious of David because David's father, Joseph Strorm, is a fanatic and a tyrant who enforces conformity to the "True Image" in Waknuk. John Wender must protect his daughter...
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What is David Strorm's fear in The Chrysalids and why does he hide from it?
David Strorm fears for his friend Sophie, who must hide her six toes in a society that deems any deviation as an abomination. This fear stems from the harsh societal norms that expel those with...
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How does David's nightmare at the end of chapter 3 in The Chrysalids reveal his understanding of the evil of Blasphemy?
David's nightmare at the end of Chapter 3 reflects his growing awareness of the harshness of "Blasphemy" in his society. His father's extreme religious fanaticism and swift elimination of anything...