THEMES in the Story
Submission of Man- Wells uses the image of Aliens eliminating humans as a symbol of Men becoming dependent on machines this was a common fear duing the Industrial Revolution.
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Science Issues- At the time this book was written Science vs Religion was in a big debate. It was even believed Religion and Science were against each other this is shown in the story when the Curate and the Narrator start arguing with each other. Wells was of the belief that Religion was somehow against Science.