Class 10 English - HARYANA
Supplementary: Footprints without Feet
Supplementary: Footprints without Feet by H.G. Wells is an engaging story about Griffin, a brilliant scientist who discovers how to make his human body transparent. However, instead of using his scientific breakthrough for the betterment of society, he misuses it for selfish acts, lawlessness, and petty theft. Forced to run away after setting his landlord's house on fire, he faces extreme struggles while trying to survive invisible in London and later in a cold village. This chapter teaches Haryana (BSEH) Class 10 students that science and intelligence must be coupled with moral responsibility and empathy towards others.
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Griffin's Discovery
Griffin discovers a rare set of drugs that can make the human body as transparent as a sheet of glass, though it remains solid.
Misuse of Science
Instead of using his invisibility for noble purposes, Griffin acts as a lawless person, stealing money and clothes to satisfy his own needs.
The London Store Incident
To escape the cold, Griffin enters a big London store where he eats food, wears warm clothes, and sleeps on a pile of quilts without paying.
The Village of Iping
Griffin steals from a clergyman and flees to Iping village, booking an inn where his strange appearance and eccentric behavior arouse suspicion.
Lawless Scientist Theme
The central theme highlights that brilliant scientific capability without a conscience and social responsibility leads to crime and isolation.
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Board Exam Info
In the Haryana (BSEH) Class 10 English exams, this chapter typically carries about 3 to 5 marks. Questions are usually asked in the form of short-answer questions (2 marks) testing character traits or long-answer questions (5 marks) exploring themes like 'science without morality' or evaluating Griffin's character.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the two boys in London fascinated by muddy footprints?
The boys were fascinated because they could see fresh footprints appearing on the pavement out of nowhere, yet the invisible man who left them was completely out of sight.
How did Griffin escape from the London store?
When the store assistants arrived in the morning, Griffin panicked and began to run. He had to shed all his newly acquired warm clothes to become invisible again, escaping into the freezing London air.
What kind of a person was Griffin?
Griffin was a brilliant scientist but a lawless, short-tempered, and selfish person who lacked empathy, respect for the law, and moral values.
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