John Wyndham
Science fiction 1950s
Dystopian literature
The chrysalids
100

When was John Wyndham born?

1903

100

What war caused nuclear fears?

Cold War

100

What does dystopia mean?

A controlled unpleasant society

100

Who is the main character?

David Strorm 

200

Name one of his famous books besides the chrysalids.

The day of the Triffids

200

Name one 1950s sci-fi theme

Alien invasion, technology and nuclear war

200

Who wrote 1984?

George Orwell

200

What is David’s secret ability?

Telepathy

300

What world events Influenced his writing?

World war, and nuclear fears

300

Why did people like sci-fi in the 1950s?

Reflected fears and hopes

300

Who wrote brave New World?

Aldous Huxley

300

Where does the story take place?

Labrador ,Canada (post nuclear)

400

When did he die?

1969

400

Name one 1950s sci-fi movie

The day the Earth stood still

400

In the chrysalids, what happened to mutants?

They’re punished or exiled

400

What is one main theme of the book?

Intolerance ,survival and fear of change