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The word 'chrysalid' is a biological term meaning a state into which the larvae of insects pass through before they develop into adults, or in everyday usage means a sheltered state. As with all good novels, this title depicts the circumstances, to me, flawlessly. The society portrayed in the outstanding novel 'The Chrysalids' by John Wyndham is this way, in my view, due to their puritanical religious beliefs. 'The Chrysalids' is written in the first person, from the viewpoint of the central character, David Strorm. The story centres on David, and the society of Waknuk. Waknuk is suffering the aftermath of a nuclear war, which is referred to as 'Tribulation'. Genetic mutations are very common. The religious beliefs of the society of Waknuk trigger most people in my opinion, to be highly prejudiced and if the slightest mutation occurs, the inhabitants eliminate the offending plant or animal. If a...

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