Essays Tagged: "Petra"

This is an oral report on the novel "The Chrysalids" by John Whyndham. There is a plot, setting and character description and an overall critique.

normal to their understanding of "God's image". David has the power of telepathy. David, Rosalind, Petra, Michael, Katherine and Sally also have this magical power. Imagine being a telepath, you can ... station, it gets fuzzy even though your standing next to it, and it gets fuzzier as you move away. Petra is the only character that can send thought shapes without the range limitation. Her thought s ...

(4 pages) 65 0 2.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

David Strorm, character from "THE CHRYSALIDS" by John Wyndham

nces. I think that helped to keep David quiet about not only Sophie's secret, but also his own.Then Petra came, and when her telepathic abilities were first noticed, David became even more responsible ... g a leader when he had to help free part of the group from the norms. He was very strong and helped Petra and Rosalind cross what was left of the norm's land, the fringes and with the help of Sealande ...

(3 pages) 44 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

How tourism has affected the the Physical and Human Environment of Jordan.

els also are going bankrupt because of the situation in the world. Another human effect is that, in Petra there used to be no animal hospital for the horses and camels. Before it was build, the animal ... ustries since the had to work all day and the owners couldn't afford the treatment for the animals. Petra also has the problem that too many people come inside and pollute the area and break some very ...

(2 pages) 46 0 2.3 Nov/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Chrysalids novel anylysis- great description on the plot, themes, characters,the atmosphere, the setting,tghe style of the story ect..

the narrator of the story is David Strorm, him and his small group of friends including his sister Petra , all posses E.S.P. (extrasensory perception), his family is also very religious. He was taugh ... o leave to the outskirts of the land. There the other deviant people capture them. During this time Petra kept in touch with a distant civilization in New Zealand using her strong telepathic powers. T ...

(2 pages) 49 0 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Chrysalids" by John Wyndham

up are close to being primitive too. The Sealand society also shows eocentricism when they come for Petra, David and Rosalind because they kill everybody who is unable to send thought-shapes. The Wakn ... Sealand society was unaware of how huge the world really was when they came for David, Rosalind and Petra. They think that the "true image" should be able to send thought-shapes. The Waknuk society wa ...

(9 pages) 32 0 5.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Managing Effective Teams

d bring innovation to the organization. Furthermore, for cultural diversity.* Controller/Organizer: Petra was selected because her lifestyle seemed stable and organized. Her verbal skills would increa ...

(7 pages) 342 1 5.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Crystalids Alternative Ending

was rising. After a while of flying horizontally, and quite peacefully I might add, I caught one of Petra's thought shapes. It was a mix between shock and pure amazement. She seemed to be incredibly c ... irect her attention forward and look at the pilot, with the same confusion. After I received Petra's message, I sent one back as simple as I could so that Petra could understand that this is a ...

(5 pages) 1034 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Chrysalids Essay

mpt to find out more about us - once they can catch us.You mustn't let them get hold of Rosalind or Petra - far better to kill them yourself than let that happen to them." (1995 page 143) This clearly ... find you" (1995 Page 162). He fears the outcome of the Waknukians retrieval of David, Rosalind, or Petra, and would normally of killed them if he himself, hadn't died first. The Fringes people also f ...

(4 pages) 2747 0 3.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Desecration

driven to the floor and was speaking for God and God prove him self Rosenswig. David went ahead to Petra to set it up for the believers of Israel. Hium and buck had left to go to the ... ronted Carpatha and said that if he let all the Believers, judiets, and Greek orthodox go freely to Petra the plague would be lifted. So Carpatha had no choice but to agree. After every one head to Pe ...

(3 pages) 1118 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays

What is the true image (the ch

w that from before but were afraid of them turning against you. As Michael told David, Rosalind and Petra, "They are afraid of us…What they've seen is that we could be a real danger to them&hel ...

(5 pages) 1132 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

The Crysalids - The Role of Rosalind

is always prepared for anything and everything that comes her way.She also made sure that David and Petra we also able to get away before the inspector found them. She warned them just in time so that ... supplies for both of them along with whatever supplies they might have brought. She told David and Petra to meet her somewhere in the forest so that she knew that they were alright and got away safel ...

(2 pages) 2583 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > Central & Southamerican History

Individual Desires and Beliefs

n actions, is not only seen in the case of Dr. Stockmann, but also in the characters of Horster and Petra. Both Horster and Petra support Dr. Stockmann and stand on his side, and due to this, they are ... orted Dr. Stockmann, his actions were somewhat compromised as he could not do anything more to help.Petra, Dr. Stockmann?s daughter, is a righteous individual as well, for she fully supports her fathe ...

(7 pages) 23 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

CREATING AND MANAGING EFFECTIVE TEAMS

s in Europe and Asia thus allowing her to be able to bring a globaldesign knowledge to the table.5.)Petra was assigned as the controller-organizer. She has demonstrated leadershipabilities and is a st ... good organizer must possess strongcommunication as well as proven leadership skills, both of which Petra hasdemonstrated.Many factors should be considered when assembling an effective team. The veryf ...

(6 pages) 89 0 5.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

A Script For A Interview For The Book "Chrysalids" by John Wyndham

to know that if you were ever caught while escaping that you would have to kill your little sister Petra, and the love of your life Rosalind?D: Well obviously. It was a horrible feeling. Like I said ... thoughts from Katherine and Sally, I knew I had to do it. I could never in my life let Rosalind and Petra experience that kind of pain.I: That would really have been a bad ending. –Wink-. Well on ...

(3 pages) 6 0 0.0 Jun/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

How Far Will They Go?

er article entitled 'Perceptions of Beauty and Identity: The Skin Bleaching Phenomenon in Jamaica,' Petra Robinson makes the assertion asserts that because of the messages depicted in the media, indiv ... amas."Bahamas Guide. 2008. 16 March 2011http://www.thebahamasguide.com/facts/lifestyle.htmRobinson, Petra. "Perceptions of Beauty and Identity: The Skin Bleaching Phenomenon inJamaica." Adult Educatio ...

(5 pages) 1 0 0.0 Apr/2012

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Under the Feet of Jesus Research Paper

n Estrella is racialized into being an illegal "alien". Her fears are demonstrated when her mother, Petra says:If they stop you, if they try to pull you into the green vans, you tell them the birth ce ... e, confused as to which ties are stronger. Later on, Viramontes utilizes a tortilla being molded by Petra as a symbol for how both her ties in the United States and back in Mexico are the perfect bala ...

(6 pages) 1 0 0.0 Jun/2013

Subjects: Literature Research Papers