The Chrysalids

Trace David’s development as a character throughout the novel. Identify 2 events that contribute to his growth as a character and look at the result either on David or another character close to him.

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This is only a short-answer space so I can't go through each stage of his development. The narrator, who begins the book from his perspective as a child, and continues the story through his teenage years. He is part of a secret group who is able to communicate amongst each other telepathically. Their abilities are considered deviant from the norm, or the "true image" of man, and thus David has to be very careful not to reveal this talent to anyone else. He is a trustworthy and understanding person, although at times he can be lazy, as he often avoids work or plans poorly. He also often has vivid dreams in his sleep portraying his fears and prophecies. His caring nature can be seen in how much he cares for his younger sister and how he is willing to conceal Sophie’s secret of having six toes.