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THE CHRYSALIDSJOHN WYNDHAM Themes, Conflict, Setting, Style THEMES Nature of Evil: Unpleasant events are caused by evil; humans try to link this intangible concept to a tangible form (Devil). The Devil exists among them but can never prove where or when. Paranoia sets in as people suspect possible manifestations of the Devil (ie. Genetic deviations). Vain effort to locate, contain and combat evil. Ironically, it is this attempt to combat evil that creates evil. Religious devotion allows people to get away with murder, cruelty and discrimination. THEMES (CONT’D) Co-existence of Science Religion Religion = ultimate deliberate design of the universe. Science = deals with tangible evidence. In the novel, the religion of the characters is in direct contrast with the scientific knowledge of the reader. Loss of scientific knowledge of the people of Waknuk make them oblivious to facts that the reader accepts. This theme suggests: Our own world may be primitive Our religions may be immature If there is a grand design to the universe related to God, we, like Joseph Strorm may have little idea to its true nature. THEMES (CONT’D) Darwinian Evolution as the Essence to the Pattern of Life Life is based on change through evolution; always changing, hopefully improving, leaving behind those who cannot/will not adapt. The “normal” humans in Waknuk cling to their idea that they are the final, perfect form in humanity. The telepaths are superior in their ability to communicate and cooperate. Sealand woman echoes Darwin’s theory when she explains that the normal humans will simply be lost as another step in an ever-changing evolution of humanity and life. Evolution cannot be denied and the chrysalid cannot be stopped in its development to the next stage. SHORTCOMINGS OF SOCIETY Many critical ideas in the novel are pointed directly at the shortcomings of David’s society and indirectly at ours. People of Waknuk purge anything that is not “normal.” Humanity today has “purged” throu