This characteristic proves to be a real boon though when the triffids begin to wreak havoc on the populace as he is able to calmly think through situations even when fully immersed in danger. He is objective, analytical, and has a tendency to over think matters. The narrator and protagonist of the novel described as a soft-spoken, relatively plain man of about thirty. Triffids are a cash crop and are widely farmed for their valuable extracts that are described in the novel as “ superior to fish or vegetable oils.” William "Bill" Masen There are no clear explanations of the origin of the creatures but the characters in the novel do mention possible theories of how they came to be. The toxin quickly breaks tissues down into a liquid that they can more easily ingest. Triffids hunt by launching an extremely toxic barb from their stalks. The titular triffids are large, sapient, carnivorous plants capable of independent, albeit slow, movement they are also capable of communicating with each other and thus are able to launch coordinated attacks upon the helpless human population after they were blinded by the green meteor shower. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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