The Chrysalids Questions on Evolution
The Chrysalids
What does 'Chrysalids' mean in the title of Wyndham's novel, The Chrysalids?
The term "chrysalids" in Wyndham's novel, The Chrysalids, refers to the telepathic children who are seen as "blasphemies" in their post-apocalyptic society. The word "chrysalid" is derived from...
The Chrysalids
What is the Sealand philosophy in Chapter 14 of The Chrysalids?
In Chapter 14, the Sealand philosophy is revealed as a belief in their superiority as "New People" who possess telepathic abilities. They view themselves as an evolved form of humanity, superior to...
The Chrysalids
What is the difference between a Waknukian and a fossil in chapter 16 of The Chrysalids?
In Chapter 16, the Sealand woman in The Chrysalids equates Waknukians with fossils, suggesting they are relics of the past trying to halt human evolution with their strict purity laws. She argues...