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H.G. Wells' "The Island of Doctor Moreau", 2000.
A look at the themes of evolution verses religion and man verses animal in H.G. Well's "The Island of Doctor Moreau".
2,205 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 99.95
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This paper looks at the big themes in H.G. Wells' "The Island of Doctor Moreau" which diametrically oppose each other: the theories of existence (i.e. evolution and religion), and the cruelty and need for dominion that man exhibits towards animals, and ultimately the question of the meaning of it all that Wells poses to his readers.
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"Prendick's first encounter with the creatures of the island is when the ship rescues him. His impression of M'ling is that he is a "misshapen man", and although M'ling turns from Prendick with "animal swiftness", he still refers to him as a man. He considers M?ling a person with animal-like qualities, rather than the other way around. The captain of the ship is called a ?brute?. His drunken, hostile behavior towards all on-board is construed as beastly. Without provocation, he batters M'ling, who accepts the abuse and does not retaliate. His spirit has been broken like a whipped dog. Wells draws an image here of man against beast, with man being the aggressor, and the beast being the submissive party. Man?s attempt at controlling nature through violence and carnage is noted immediately. Ironically, the so-called less civilized creatures are more refined. M'ling conducts himself passively, while the captain behaves barbarously. The two species inter-relate, and the reader sees a bit of beast in the man, and some of man in the beast."
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H.G. Wells, 2000.
This essay tells the story of Wells' life and works and how they relate to the author's life.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 72.95
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This paper looks at the life of famed novelist H.G. Wells. The author describes his childhood, education, marriages, and most importantly, Wells' science fiction works, such as "The Time Machine", and "The Island of Dr. Moreau". The paper also discusses Wells as a staunch socialist and how he conveyed his political beliefs in his writing.
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"Herbert George Wells was born at Bromley, Kent, on September 21, 1866, and died in 1946. H.G. Wells? family was not wealthy. His father owned an old China shop and his mother was a lady?s maid. Both parents made very little money. George Wells had little education and had been hired at a large drapery emporium. At the emporium he had the position of a draper?s apprentice. Here he had to wait on customers, show samples of merchandise, stock, and also account of all money taken in."
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"The War of the Worlds" by H. G. Wells (1898), 2002.
The paper provides a literary analysis of the classic novel "The War of the Worlds" (1898).
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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The paper discusses the three prevailing themes evident in the novel. The paper examines the seemingly dominant theme of an existing conflict between an individualism and collectivism in the narrator's society prior to the Martian attacks. It also looks at the conflict between technology and humanity and the achievement of an egalitarian and Utopia-like society.
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"The novel "The War of the Worlds" by Herbert George Wells, published in 1898, illustrates the life of humanity when it was suddenly attacked by the Martians. Wells discusses life in London and its neighboring countries wherein life is greatly altered as humanity confronted the fact that Man is not the sole living inhabitant of the universe. The novel starts with the personal narrative of an anonymous individual who has had a first-hand experience of the tragedy that befell humanity. The narrator's story is based on Wells' scientific observations, a characteristic that is evident in his other novels, such as "The Time Machine" and "The Island of Dr. Moreau" Technology plays a significant role in illustrating prevailing themes that discusses and analyzes humanity's faults effectively throughout the novel's progress."
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H.G. Bissinger's "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and A Dream", 1994.
This paper is a critical review of H.G. Bissinger in "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and A Dream", which discusses the impact of high school football on socioeconomically deprived Odessa, Texas.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 57.95
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"H.G. Bissinger, in "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and A Dream", uses high school football as a window through which we can study the soul of a Texas town. It is clear that Bissinger's study is meant to shine a light on the problems of American society in general, because the social and economic troubles of Odessa, Texas, are the troubles of the country as a whole. The book must be seen as a pessimistic one, because the problems of the town are not faced honestly and courageously, but are instead buried in the town's obsession with football, just as an addict would bury his troubles in his obsession with drugs.
The book might be seen as an academic, judgmental indictment from on high, the product of a writer from the big city who comes to the little town to study the inhabitants like a scientist studying rats. But it is clear that that is not what Bissinger ... "
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The Work of Wells, 2002.
Discusses the science fiction novels of H. G. Wells - "The Time Machine", "The Invisible Man" and "The War of the Worlds" and how they combine reality and fantasy.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 77.95
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H. G. Wells was torn between two visions - one of salvation through science and the other of the destructive nature of science. His science fictions continually move between fantasy and reality. His spirit of realism embedded in science fictions introduces a technique of storytelling that is comparable with mythological techniques.
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Herbert George Wells, 2005.
A look at the literary career of H.G. Wells, as well as his opinions and philosophy regarding society.
4,817 words (approx. 19.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 179.95
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This paper examines the writings of H.G. Wells in an effort to demonstrate that, while Wells believed in progress and sought to understand and shape the future development of society in a progressive direction, he also had reservations about the human element and what it would be able to make of its scientific opportunities.
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"Herbert George Wells was a major force in literature in his time and achieved a good deal in a number of different fields, showing himself to be a Renaissance man as he explored such topics as history, science, sociology, and philosophy in his works. Today, he is best known for his science fiction works, but even these represent a version of his interest in other subjects, notably various sociological concerns of the era as to what progress would mean into the next century and how human beings would fare in the developing scientific world. Wells was particularly concerned over themes that related to the evolution of society and to the ways in which society served the interests of the masses, or the ways in which society failed to serve those interests."
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"The Time Machine", 2006.
This paper compares the film version of H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" with the original book.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper explains that both H.G. Wells' classic 1895 novel "The Time Machine" and the 1960 film version, directed by George Pal, focuses on what could happen if the war between the classes was allowed to develop and intensify with the consequences being the growth of human cruelty and the development of the human race into something inhuman, unsympathetic and overwhelmingly powerful. The author points out that George Pal's adaptation of "The Time Machine" centers on a plot line that is easily recognizable in the novel; the unnamed "Time Traveller" in the novel (portrayed in the film by Rod Taylor, presumably as H.G. Wells himself) is a Victorian scientist who constructs a contraption with the capability of sending him into the far distant future, specifically to the year 802,701 A.D.. The paper suggests that the film version of "The Time Machine", despite its visual effects and superb acting, cannot be an improvement on the original novel, due to Wells' extraordinary ability to take the reader into the unknown without the advantage of pure visual imagery as provided by the cinema.
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"As a character, Weena represents the opposite of the horrible Morlocks, yet she also symbolizes the world of the future as a young girl without any knowledge of the past or any inclination to know what lies ahead in the future. In the novel and in the film, this device tells the reader and the viewer that the world of the far distant future will be made up of white and black, presumably good and evil, yet is also symbolizes the disparity between the social classes which was very evident in Great Britain when "The Time Machine" was first published in 1895."
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?The Island of Dr. Moreau?, 2002.
A discussion of the themes in the book ?The Island of Dr. Moreau? by H.G. Wells.
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This paper reviews the book The Island of Dr. Moreau? by H.G. Wells about a world where science has overtaken society, with the scientist becoming like a God. It examines how it is an important book for several reasons, one of those being the relevance of the themes it presents and how these themes are especially important in the modern world as questions of genetic engineering and human cloning become public concerns. It examines some of the themes in the book such as the question of morality in science, the role of science in society, science versus religion and the final question of what separates humans from beasts. It shows how each of these themes are important ones in the novel and each offer a warning to all people about what role science plays in our own world.
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"Wells also creates the link between science and religion, showing that science can cause individuals to feel so powerful that they begin to think they can replace God. This is shown to be the case where the creatures chant, ??His is the House of Pain. ?His is the Hand that makes. ?His is the Hand that wounds. ?His is the Hand that heals.?? (Wells XII). These chantings show that Moreau has become the law, controlling these creatures as if he is God. Moreau also sees himself as a God because of his ability to control life, this ability in the form of his scientific knowledge. Ultimately though, it is seen that Moreau is unable to control life as he believes he can. Science does not become an effective replacement for religion."
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Culture and Society in Literature, 2004.
An analysis of the themes of culture and society in Bob Bryson's "The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America" and H.G. Wells's "The Country of the Blind".
1,256 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper examines how living in a small community means knowing your neighbors, their history, and all the aspects of their lives. In particular, it looks at how there has always been a division of 'they' and 'we' within the cultural determinants of society. It shows how, in Bryson?s "Lost Continent", he becomes the ?other? in a world where acceptance is based on being a small town resident. It also examines how, in the short story, "The Country of the Blind", by H.G. Wells, difference is also what defines the relationship between a group and an individual.
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"As Bryson characterizes it: "It was inconceivable that a nation so firmly attached to small-town ideals, so dedicated in its fantasies to small-town notions, could not have somewhere built one perfect place--a place of harmony and industry, a place without shopping malls and oceanic parking lots, without factories and drive-in churches, without Kwick-Kraps and Jiffi-Shits and commercial squalor from one end to the other" (39). This is the place Bryson names "Amalgam." It is a combination, amalgamation of the attributes of small town perfection. It is too cute and wonderful to be real. Like Sun Valley, Idaho (and the western movie set), it has built a facade of what is believed to be the epitome of what it is supposed to be. It is too real to be true; too innocent to harbor the sin and corruption or, at least, too lost to discriminate between what is and isn?t a part of the observable culture."
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Science Fiction, 2006.
A look at the literary works of authors Marge Piercy and H.G. Wells and their interpretations of the future.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper compares the predictions of Marge Piercy in her book "Woman on the Edge of Time" to that of H.G. Wells in his novel "The Time Traveler". Both authors share with the reader, their perception of what our future holds and how we will evolve.
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"On his second trip, the Time Traveller discovers an underground labor force, called the Morlocks, and likens it to the gap between the rich and poor in his own society, in which the wealthy live in large homes and the workers slave in factories and live in cramped quarters. However, in this world, the laborers have grown strong while the Eloi are now so weak that they have become prey for the Morlocks, thus the Eloi never venture out at night for fear of being captured.
Thus, this future world is a dystopia, and depicts what can happen if society does not stay alert to the consequences of progress. This is a commentary on both communism and capitalism, for although each has its positive points, but if left unchecked, either can become destructive."
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The Rights of Women, 2006.
This paper reviews H. G. Wells' novel "Ann Veronica" that discusses women and modernity.
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The paper explores the concept of modernity with reference to an artifact of 1908, H. G. Wells' novel "Ann Veronica" written in that year and examines how it represents the condition of England in the first decade of the 20th century. In the paper, it is argued that this cultural artifact constructs modernity as signifying a radical break as opposed to a gradual continuity with the past. Beginning with a definition of "modernity," this paper, through a critical analysis of Ann Veronica, demonstrates how this novel represents the "woman question" and the rights of women as signifying the sharp rupture of the "modernity" of the 20th century from the 19th century.
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"The Door in the Wall", 2001.
A book review of the short story "The Door in the Wall" by H.G. Wells.
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This paper reviews the short story "The Door in the Wall" by H.G. Wells in which the main character encounters a door in a wall. The writer examines the plot, conflict and theme of the novel as well as giving a summary of the story.
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"In "The Door in the Wall" our hero is Lionel Wallace. His heroism lies in his ongoing fight with his childhood memories and the knowledge that there is an easier way. He perseveres in life even though he feels the tediousness of it. Wallace is a tragic hero. The tragedy is that he gave into the choice when he was too young to understand and now must fight it every second, with its impact making his life more unpleasant.
The story revolves around Wallace's encounter with a green door when he is at the age of five or six. He enters this door and finds an enchanted world. On leaving this world, the memory of it haunts him for the rest of his life. We see Wallace encounter the door again and again, each time not entering it for different reasons."
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"The Red Room", 2003.
An analysis of how H.G. Wells creates fear and suspense in the "The Red Room".
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This paper reviews the story "The Red Room" by science fiction writer H.G. Wells. It examines how the story is typically gothic and how the setting is an old, derelict castle- Lorraine Castle in which a young duke has died. It shows how this setting already suggests a mystery and immediately contributes to suspense in the story. It also discusses the genre, the structure, the setting and the language used to create atmosphere and imagery.
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"At the beginning of the story, the character of the narrator is open minded and sure of himself. He believes there are no ghosts. He is very cynical, which is shown when he refuses to believe what the three old pensioners tell him. The character says ?I can assure you said I, that it will take a very tangible ghost to frighten me.? The author uses very expressive words in his writing and uses the adjective ?tangible?, this means you can touch the ghost. You cannot touch ghosts and this is why the author uses the adjective, because the character believes ghosts are not real. The character feels unsure when the three old pensioners make him feel uncomfortable. He says ?the three old pensioners made me feel uncomfortable.? This explains that the character is not made to feel at ease. It also accentuates that the old pensioners are quite convincing."
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"The Time Machine" and Socialism, 2008.
A reflection on H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" and its ideas about socialism.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 53.95
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The paper discusses how H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" is more interesting for its social and intellectual commentary than the idea of time travel in science fiction. The paper describes the Eloi, the peaceful, degenerate people of the future England and shows how Wells conveys his objections to the main ideas of socialism and Utopianism. The paper also explains Wells' belief that instead of creating that perfect society without class conflicts, it is better to work to correct the injustices of capitalism and the large gaps between classes.
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Introduction
The Block Theory and Time
Wells's Rejection of Utopian Ideas
Concluding Remarks
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"Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) remains famous for his great novella, The Time Machine, often mentioned as an important work of science fiction for how it inspired other efforts of science fiction. People may remember this novella for its idea of time travel that Wells was the first to employ in fiction, a story appearing in serial form in New Review in 1894 and 1895, then published in book form by Heinemann in London in 1895. However, The Time Machine seems more important for its indication of what Wells saw in several ideas of his day, beyond matters of science fiction and the Block theory of the universe on which the idea of traveling forwards in time implies. If studying a little of the late 19th century in Britain and the ideals debated by the educated classes, one reads The Time Machine with an appreciation of much that the author believed was incorrect about then important ideas of socialism."
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Monsters, Machines and Landscapes: British Science Fiction, 2002.
A discussion and comparison between R. Kipling's short stories and H.G. Wells's 'The Time Machine' and the way in which their portrayal of the 'foreign' represents ways in which the writers of fantasy of the late nineteenth century depicted the fantastic.
3,821 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 152.95
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The following paper compares three of Rudyard Kipling's short stories ("007", "A Matter of Fact" and "The Ship That Found Herself") with H.G. Well's 'The Time Machine'. It talks about their portrayal of creatures, fantastic machines and alien landscapes. It also discusses comparisons to modern science fiction, specifically the works of Robert Heinlein.
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"On the whole, the techniques used in portrayal of the foreign in decadent science fiction mirror the way in which other decadent literature presents its topics. Attention is paid to the aesthetics of the descriptions as much as it is devoted to plot and character development. In fact, the descriptions of things supersede the actions that those things or people take in the course of the novel. The beauty, or lack of beauty of any given thing in the story is every bit as important as what that thing says or does. Chesterton, who published his book in 1905, believes that Kipling even saw beauty in ugliness. He makes specific reference to the steam that carries on conversations with steamer ships in ?The Ship that Found Herself.? Kipling ?has perceived the significance of steam and of sand. Steam may be, if you like, a dirty by-product of science . . . at least he [Kipling] has been among the few who saw the divine parentage of these things . . . that is, that wherever there is the foulest of things, there also is the purest? (36) Taking pleasure in the grotesque is something that both authors do in ?A Matter of Fact? and The Time Machine."
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Aftermath of "The War of The Worlds", 2006.
A look at how H.G. Wells utilized the fantastic science fiction story of "The War of The Worlds" to project subtle social commentary about the human condition.
2,631 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 115.95
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This paper extracts the major social themes from the book "The War of the Worlds". The paper utilizes specific examples from the text to support the argument that the novel was more than just science fiction. The issues Wells addresses are - survival, evolution, natural selection, colonization and technology.
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"Imagine running down a crowded London street, with a hundred or so friends and neighbors, trying to escape a three legged, Heat-Ray wielding alien. H.G. Wells puts the reader in this scenario in his novel, The War of The Worlds. The novel was published in 1898 and is at least partly responsible for the popularity of literature on the subject of extra terrestrial invasion. The book describes a twenty-one day period where alien invaders from Mars land on Earth and attempt to colonize the planet for themselves. The story is filled with all of the technology and futuristic speculation that science fiction readers crave. However, there is something else in this work. Looking deeper than the surface level entertainment of wanton destruction reveals a layer of social commentary on the human condition. There are times Wells uses the aliens to contrast the human race and times that he draws specifically eerie correlations. The unnamed narrator in the text recounts the story after he lived through the experience. Because this allowed the narrator a period of reflection before telling his tale, the audience is given a privileged view of his perspective during and after the invasion. Wells utilizes the narrator's voice to convey his messages about the state of human affairs. The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells provides readers with both a fantastic tale of science fiction and insightful social commentary."
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