Transcript The Chrysalids

The Chrysalids
By John Wyndham
Our Big Questions
“How does fantasy and science fiction prepare
us to handle the challenges that tomorrow
will bring?”
Chapter 1
A Dream and the Definition
Characters Initial notes on the Strorm Family
David Strorm – The narrator and protagonist.
Elias Strorm – David’s grandfather; not a character in
the story, but founded Waknuk and was instrumental
in developing the village’s philosophy.
Joseph Strorm – David’s father and Waknuk community
leader; champion of “purity” in all forms of life.
Emily Strorm – David’s mother.
Characters Initial notes on the Strorm Family
Petra Strorm – David’s younger sister.
Aunt Harriet – Emily Strorm’s sister.
Uncle Axel – Emily Storm’s brother-in-law; broadminded and philosophical.
Rosalind Morton – David’s half-cousin.
Angus Morton – Rosalind’s father, owns the farm next
to the Strorms’ and often disagrees with Joseph
Strorm.
Plot
Remember the PLOT LINE of the novel:
1. Exposition (beginning) – Characters, setting,
atmosphere, main problem (inciting force). How many
of these can you describe or make guesses about after
Chapter 1?
Setting
Setting = Place + Time
We must infer the setting of the story. What
do you know about the setting already?
After reading Chapter 1, brainstorm what you
know about the setting already.
Pre-reading Discussion Questions
1. Why does it matter which books we read and learn
about in school?
2. Are there books we should not study in school?
Why or why not?
3. How important is environment to education?
4. What role(s) do environmental elements play in
your education? (Think of the physical classroom
environment – Things you see, like posters and
decorations; temperature; light; heat; smell…)