FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET_____BY H G.WELLS..(Class -X, Supplementary Book)
About the lesson::
:Footprints Without Feet," authored by H.G. Wells, is a science fiction story .This story explores the consequences of misusing scientific discoveries. The story revolves around a brilliant but arrogant scientist named Griffin who discovers a formula to make the human body invisible, but he lacks the moral compass to use it responsibly.
After becoming invisible, Griffin becomes a lawless, chaotic figure who commits theft and assault to survive in the cold winter, leading to his isolation and ultimate downfall.
The story refers to the mysterious footprints left in the mud by the invisible Griffin, which are noticed by two boys in London.
Griffin is portrayed as a genius yet sociopathic character who misuses his power for selfish gains rather than for the betterment of society.
The basic themes include the misuse of scientific knowledge, the danger of unchecked ambition, and the negative consequences of social isolation.
About the Author::
:The story "Footprints Without Feet" was written by the renowned English author Herbert George Wells. A pioneering science fiction writer born in 1866, Wells is well-known for works exploring scientific advancements, including The Invisible Man, which features the same protagonist, Griffin, a scientist who misuses his discovery.founding father of science fiction, he also wrote The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds.
TEXTUAL QUESTION ANSWER:
PAGE: 26
1. How did the invisible man becme visible?
Ans: The invisible man Grifin was a scientist. He becomes visible mysteriously. In fact, when the couple (Mr & Mrs. Hall) went to meet him in the open door room, he was not present there. Again, when they went to the closed room, he was present inside.
2. Why was he wandering in the street?
Ans: The invisible scientist Griffin stayed in a rented room. When the landlord asked for rent, he set fire out of anger. He escaped without being seen since he was clotheless and barefoot. He felt cold and was wandering in the streeet of London.
PAGE-28
1.Why does Mrs.& Mrs. Hall find the scientist eccentric.?
Ans: The landlord and landlady of Iping, Mr. and Mrs. Hall found the scientist eccentric Or strange. Her efforts to be friendly with the scientist was in vain. When she wanted to talk to him, Griffin showed no interest at all. He rather told her that he wanted loneliness.
2.What curious episode occurs in the study?
Ans: The curious episode that occurs in the study is that one morning the clergyman and his wife find that their money had lost. They understood that some unknown person had stolen their money from their desk(room) downstairs. But as they entrer the room cautiously and tiptoed, it was strange that there was nobody inside.
3. What other extraordinary things happened at the inn ?
Ans: When the scientist Griffin stayed in the inn, many extra ordinary things happened. For example, once the landlord and his wife found the door of Griffin's room open, but there was no one inside. Mrs. Hall heard the sniff close to her ear. Then the hat on the bedpost leapt up and dashed itself into her face. Again a chair inside the room flew into the air, sharged straight at Mrs. Hall and she rushed out of the room being in a state of hysteria.
PAGE--31.
1. "Griffin was rather a lawless person." Discuss.
Ans:-Griffin was short tempered scientist. He became aggry easily. Inspite of being a brilliant scientist, he gradually become a homeless wanderer..
Grifffin did not think seriously before attacking any person.. Specially during his stay in Iping, he did many harmful activities. He did not hesitate to steal shops and also hit shopkeepers at theatre shops from behind. He also set fire into his landlords house. He even threw chair towards the landlady at Iping. He had stolen money from the clergyman's study.
Overall, Griffin misused his power of invisibility and behaved rudely with others very often.
2. How would you consider Griffin as a scientist?
Griffin was a successful and genius scientist who discovered a way to make the human body invisible. However, he misused his discovery for personal gain and caused fear in others, which means he cannot be considered a true scientist.After repeated experiments, Griffin had discovered how to make the human body transparent. This was a big achievement. However, he misused his discovery for personal gains and for hurting others. Thus, though he can be termed as a brilliant scientist, he was not a noble one.
MCQ's QUESTIONS.
Q1- Who is the author of the story “Footprints without feet”?
A) HG Wells
B) James Herriot
C) John Keats
D) WB Butler
Q2- “THE two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a pair of _____”
A) bare feet
B) shoes
C) tyres
D) none of th
Q3- He was leaving his imprints in _____
A) Paris
B) London
C) Iping
D) Canada
Q4- What is the meaning of “bewildered”?
A) perplexed ]
B) confused
C) puzzled
D) all of the above
Q5- Who were the boys following?
A) a scientist
B) a dog
C) a rat
D) none of the above
Q6- What was he working on?
A) making fake footprints
B) making human bodies invisible
C) making a fool of children
D) all of the above
Q7- “Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a _____ person.”
A) lawless
B) lawful
C) good
D) rude
Q.8. Griffin’s body became as transparent as _____
A) glass
B) ice
C) air
D) none of the above
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