Martians
How are the Martians eventually defeated?
by Earth's bacteria and diseases which they have no immunity to
What is the name of the narrator's wife in the novel
She is unnamed
What did H.G Wells study
Biology
What substance is used by the Martians to sustain themselves
blood
What is the Artilleryman's plan to save the human race
creating underground cities
When was The War of the Worlds first serialised?
1897
What was the first cylinder misinterpreted as?
A meteor or falling debris
How did the Curate affect the narrator
the Curate's paranoia made it more difficult for the narrator's to maintain his sanity and survival
What scientific discoveries and advancements does the novel reflect on
evolution, astronomy and extraterrestrial life
What are the physical characteristics of the Martians
large, grey, bulbous heads
it allowed a perspective on a broader societal collapse and human behaviour during moments of panic
How does The War of the Worlds reflect H.G. Wells' views on imperialism and colonialism?
The Martian invasion can be seen as a metaphor for European colonial powers invading and exploiting developing countries
How do the Martians initially communicate when first landing on Earth?
Sending signals in the form of strange noises
that human nature is very diverse in its response to chaos and crisis
What role do Victorian social hierarchies play in the novel’s depiction of societal collapse?
The invasion disrupts Victorian social hierarchies, forcing individuals of all classes to confront the same existential threat. This collapse of societal structure underscores the idea that humanity’s survival depends on adaptability rather than status or privilege.