Jesslyn+Aradanov

__**Intro Paragraph**__ V1: Religion is meant to be practise﻿d in the house of God; a place to get together, worship the creator and love one another. Although religion often helps people, many civilized societies may use religion as a method to control others. In John Wyndham's novel, //The Chrysalids//, it brings it to our attention, a place called Waknuk (awkward phrasing). The people of Waknuk are very religious however, they will do anything ungodly to keep themselves 'pure'. In The Chrysalids Waknuk, a religious society, misuses religion by ignoring the messages found in the Bible.
 * Name:** Jesslyn
 * Topic:** Religion is an important part of the lives of the people of Waknuk, but it is abused and manipulated in very unreligious ways.
 * Brainstorming Worksheet**
 * Main Ideas:** People of Waknuk do not treat others the way they want to be treated- Treat others as you want them to treat you, for this is what the Law and then Prophets are all about **Matthew 7:12**
 * -**"My father reckoned there was a lot less trouble with mutants on account of it, and when there were any they were burnt, like other deviations." pg 88
 * Thesis:** In The Chrysalids Waknuk, a religious society, misuses religion by ignoring the messages found in the Bible. (still not sure if I am going to use this thesis),
 * Essay Outline:**

V2: Religion is meant to be practised in the house of God; a place to get together, worship the creator and love one another. Although religion often helps people, many civilized societies may use use religion as a method to control others. In John Wyndham's novel, //The Chrysalids,// it brings it to our attention, a place called Waknuk. The people of Waknuk are very religious however, they will do anything ungodly to keep themselves 'pure'. In //The Chrysalids// Waknuk, a religious society, misuses religion by ignoring the messages found in the Bible.

__**Body Paragraph 1**__ The people of Waknuk do not treat others the way they want to be treated. Waknuk people treat deviations with disrespect. If someone does not look ‘right’ they are sent to the Fringes because they don’t fit God’s image. They even used to burn babies that did not fit the Norm and women were whipped if they gave birth to a baby that does not fit the image. In the book of Matthew, 7:12 it says, “Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about.” The Waknuk people would not want to be treated the same way deviations are being treated. So why are they doing such unreligious acts? __**Body Paragraph 2**__ They are more faithful to Nicholson’s //Repentences// than their own family. The Waknuk people are fixed on following the rules of a book to a point they lose perspective. Instead of caring and helping out family, …. When Aunt Harriet needs help keeping her baby, she runs to her sister for help. Her sister sent her away, because Nicholson’s Repentences said to turn down any person that did not fit the image. “Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise” (Proverbs 11:29). Since that was Aunt Harriet’s third baby and her husband has right to leave her, she drowned herself and the baby. (NOT DONE YET) __**Body Paragraph 3**__ __**Conclusion**__ Waknuk is a religious society that abuses religion by misinterpreting the Bible's messages. They are known to treat others that are not the norm with disrespect, they are fixed on following Nicholson's Repentences than helping their own family members. Finally, they.... In conclusion,... Erick - Introductory Paragraph Genevieve - Body Paragraphs Susan - Concluding Paragraph
 * First Draft of my essay:**
 * Peer Comments:**
 * Group Members:**

Erick - Introduction Paragraph 1.Does the introduction paragraph grab your attention? Does it anticipates an insightful thesis? 2.How strong is the development of the argument for the whole essay?

Genevieve - Body Paragraphs 1.How well are the quotations integrated and analysed? Have they been chosen with care and taken from a variety of chapters? 2.How strong is the development of the argument for the whole essay?

Susan - Concluding Paragraph 1.Does the conclusion include a reworded thesis, summary. 2. Does the conclusion have a memorable ending? 3.How strong is the development of the argument for the whole essay?


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