character analysis of Anne in the chrysalids

Anne plays an important part in the novel The Chrysalids by John Wyndham. Anne is the oldest member of “the group”. She represents a victim of a strict society and how it can effect people that are different. Anne’s strongest characteristics are selfishness, stubbornness and vengefulness. Anne is very selfish. This is shown when she decides to marry Alan, regardless of the danger in which she is putting herself and all the other members …showed first 75 words of 604 total…

…showed last 75 words of 604 total…do. It is important to think about that before we comment on someone’s clothing style, choice of accessories or hair. People are often prejudice because they do not want people to be mean to them so they cover up their fear by picking on other people. Sometimes someone has to stick up for the people who are treated badly. Anne is very brave, however she could have handled the situation in a different way.