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Footprints without Feet

Central Idea: The story is about a scientist who becomes invisible using a special formula but misuses his power, leading to trouble and fear among people.

Themes:

  • Misuse of science

  • Power and responsibility

  • Isolation

  • Fear of the unknown

Message: Science should be used wisely and for good purposes. If misused, it can harm others and lead to one's downfall.

Character Traits of Griffin (The Invisible Man):

  • Clever – Invented a way to become invisible.

  • Selfish – Used his power to scare and hurt others.

  • Reckless – Didn’t think about the results of his actions.

  • Dangerous – Committed crimes without caring about people.

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Question:

Q1: What could Griffin have done differently after becoming invisible to avoid trouble?
A: He could have used his power to help people or informed scientists to study it safely, instead of using it for crime.

VBQ (Value-Based Question):

Q2: What value do we learn from Griffin’s story?
A: We learn that intelligence without values like kindness, responsibility, and honesty can lead to destruction.

NCERT

Q1. How did the invisible man first become visible?

Ans: The invisible man, Griffin, became visible when he stepped into mud and his footprints were seen by two boys. Later, he made himself visible by wearing clothes, a hat, and bandages to cover his invisible body.

Q2. Why was he wandering the streets?

Ans: Griffin was wandering the streets because he had no clothes, no money, and no shelter. He had burnt down his landlord’s house and was trying to survive while being invisible.

Q3. Why does Mrs. Hall find the scientist eccentric?

Ans: Mrs. Hall finds the scientist (Griffin) eccentric because he arrived in winter, fully covered in clothes and bandages, spoke very little, and stayed alone in his room doing strange experiments.

Q4. What curious episode occurs in the study?

Ans: In the study, furniture like chairs seemed to move on their own and attacked Mrs. Hall. It was actually Griffin, who was invisible, but it seemed like ghosts were responsible for the strange happenings.

Q5. What other extraordinary things happen at the inn?

Ans: Money gets stolen from a locked room, and the village people suspect Griffin. When they try to catch him, he starts removing his clothes and becomes invisible again, escaping from the 











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