Chrysalids key words and evidence
Striking
attracting attention because something or someone stands out
Powerful
creating a great impact on readers in terms of plot/ character development or relationship or generating strong intense feelings
Vivid
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in one’s mind
Memorable
moment / character that the readers would remember due to something impactful they did or the moment represents
Sophie resisting to set her foot free from her shoe even after it was severely injured
~ “all twisted and puffy” shows the severity of the injury
~ “puppy noises” refers to the whimpering noises Sophie makes in response to her injury
~ tells readers how severely hurt Sophie is but still attempt to suppress her crying and putting on a brave front.
Moving
producing strong emotions such as sadness, sympathy, pity or being bittersweet/ poignant
Disturbing
causes great anxiety or extremes worry
harriet's request
~community over family, family over self
~emily and joseph's position as leaders in waknuk and their beliefs are prioritised over family (harriet)
~harriet's suicide is barely recognised either ("wiped out of every memory")
Horrifying
extremely shocking
harriet's request
~community over family, family over self
~emily and joseph's position as leaders in waknuk and their beliefs are prioritised over family (harriet)
~harriet's suicide is barely recognised either ("wiped out of every memory")
Significant
of importance and deserving of the readers attention due to effect on plot, character and themes
When David tried to get Sophie to remove her shoe to free her leg, Sophie was fighting against him
~ I could tell from “ protested again” that Sophie repeated reject the idea of removing her shoe even though it hurts tremendously because she knew she had to keep it a secret from david
~ due to the traditional nature and the disapproval and unacceptance for any slight difference, Sophie protested to keep her shoe on even when she is severely injured
~ Getting found out of one tiny toe than having her toe be “all twisted and puffy” is tells how oppressive waknuk is