In the book "The Chrysalids" why is David's world cruel?

Answer 1

David is raised according to society’s laws and at first believes them, but finds that society’s laws are ruthless, short-sighted, and unfair, and eventually, they exclude him from society.
As he tries to dress his wound from a wood splinter, his casually remarks that if he had another hand, he would be able to do it himself. Of course, with the family very committed to their idea of religion and normalcy, they are offended. They believe that David has insulted God, and that he has wished to be a mutant. They are so super-sensitive about mutations and religion that they are totally unreasonable. The author is suggesting that religion can be too extreme when the intended meaning is lost.






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