The Chrysalids

What does Katharine's death mean or symbolize?

I was wondering what is the importance of katharines death in the novel, Katharine being my favourite character

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Katherine becomes a martyr.... a symbol of loss and intolerance. She is taken, tortured, and loses her life.... simply because she is different.

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