Chrysalids Essay By: Curtis For: Mike Prejudice is central to the novel The Chrysalids. Joseph Strorm represents Waknuks societies beliefs. The author John Wyndham uses Joseph Strorm’s character to criticize the close mindedness of Waknuk society. Josephs beliefs evident through the following examples. David said if he had another hand. Sophie and her sixth toe which David tried to keep a secret. Joseph’s beliefs are put to the test when he captures his …showed first 75 words of 725 total…

…showed last 75 words of 725 total…except or recognize Gordon for being a brother. After Sophie’s ran from the Waknuk society there was still guilt within David for what he had done to her and her family. David’s incident with his wish of another hand didn’t make him number one in his dads books. Trough the following examples Joseph Strorm is a very strict, God-fearing, Law-abiding, Honest man. So in conclusion Joseph Strorm is a miss guided man.