![]() ![]() The indication is that Griffin was typical-no more or less corrupt than average-before he found the secret to invisibility and that it was the invisibility which corrupted him totally. This novel is often viewed solely within the context of Wells writing about the inherent corruptibility of man. But Wells was also a social critic immersed in the politics and culture of the day. Wells is remembered today primarily as one of the godfathers of science fiction. So, the much better question to ask-for the sake of analysis-is whether a more proper title for the novel might not be “The Invisible Men” with a plural? But is he really the invisible man? Again, the answer is obvious: yes. Griffin, the mad scientist whose half-genius at unlocking the secrets to invisibility but not the secrets to the way back, is clearly an invisible man. Wells’ novel? The most obvious-and correct-answer would be, of course, Griffin. 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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