He is many different ages. He grows up during the book, going from a young boy trying to hide from his chores to a young man with a girlfriend.
David is around 10 years old at the beginning of "The Chrysalids" and is a young boy growing up in a post-apocalyptic world where mutant crops and animals are deemed sinful.
David and Rosalind were in their late teens at the end of "The Chrysalids."
David
David's last name in "The Chrysalids" is Strorm.
His name was David Strorm
His reaction was what would i do for a klondike bar?
Tribulation
The climax in "The Chrysalids" occurs when the Waknuk community discovers that David and his friends are telepaths. This revelation leads to a confrontation between the telepaths and the community, ultimately resulting in David and his group fleeing to the Fringes for safety.
David runs because of a telepathic warning from his friends that others of their group have been captured.
Labrador, it is a part of the province of Newfoundland on the (slightly north) east coast of Canada.
The old people in David's dream are the Sealand woman and her companions. They symbolize the hope for a future where individuals with telepathic abilities, like David, can live without fear of persecution and discrimination. The dream represents a possibility for a better world where differences are accepted and embraced.
The Chrysalids was created in 1955.
Rosalind is a main character in John Wyndham's "The Chrysalids." She is David's love interest and shares his telepathic ability. Rosalind is defiant and resourceful, often challenging the strict rules of their society. She becomes a key figure in helping David and the group of telepaths escape persecution.