John Wyndham has made a strong impression on any reader who has read his book “The Chrysalis”. It brings to mind a harsh reality exaggerated in the novel, the fear of unknown powers. “Respect for God was often on his lips, and fear of the devil constantly in his heart, and it seems it was difficult to say what inspired him most.” The above quote summarizes the basic thought process of the characters in the novel. The people of Waknuk are terrified of the devil and inspired by God, which drives them to do unruly things. John Wyndham conveys social warnings for the human race by presenting our reality in a harsher light, showing normality versus difference, and providing a prime example of human fear of a higher power. John Wyndham's interpretations of social warnings are well developed throughout the novel. As society progresses and changes, people have become more closed-minded and judgmental than ever. People are now less accepting of others' differences and this is what the author is trying to convey. Although John ...