QA The Invisible Man Chapter 11-20

THE INVISIBLE MAN Q/A ( Chapter 1-20) CHAPTER 11 Q1. What was the view of Mr Cuss and Mr Bunting after they went through the room of Griffin? What happened thereafter? Ans. Mr. Cuss and Mr. Bunting went to the parlour and went through the belongings of the Invisible Man. They could find three large books labeled “Diary”, which were written in a code. They were unable to understand the content of the diary. Mr Cuss thought they were in some different language such as Greek. He asks Mr Bunting to read them as people thought that Mr Bunting being a church official had a good knowledge of Greek. Mr Bunting obviously did not know much about it and kept quiet. Suddenly the inn door opens and Mr. Marvel enters. They disregard him and begin studying the books again when an unseen force grabs each of them by the neck and begins pounding their heads on the table between questions about what they are doing with his things. The man demands his belongings, saying he wants his books and some clothes. Q2. Why was Griffin angry with everybody when he came to Coach and Horses after meeting Mr. Marvel? How did he react? What did he demand from Mr Cuss and Rev Bunting? Ans. Griffin was angry with the people in the inn because he expected them to keep his belongings safely. He did not want anyone to meddle with his affairs and pry into his personal things. However when he saw Mr Cuss and Bunting trying to go through his books, he was extremely annoyed. He caught them by their necks and pressed their chin on the table. Initially they could not understand anything but later it became quite clear to them that it was the doing of the invisible man. Visible scared, they agreed to help Griffin, who demanded that they give back his three books of scientific investigations. He also wanted them to arrange for his clothing and some other accommodation. He threatened to kill them if they tried to disobey him. Griffin seems to be on the verge of insanity. He is probably terrified on two counts. One would be lest someone tampers with his notes or other belongings related to his experiments. The other would be lest someone should actually be able to decipher his records. CHAPTER 12 Q 3. Describe the incidents in the bar as Mr Cuss and mr Bunting are being manhandled by Griffin in the parlour. From the bar, Teddy Henfrey and Mr. Hall hear some weird sounds in the room where the Invisible Man was staying. They start to investigate, but Mrs. Hall interrupts them, thinking that Mr. Hall and Henfrey are just spying on Cuss and Bunting for fun. At that moment, Huxter yells out about a thief and goes running off after the man in the shabby high hat. The people in the inn come out to see what Huxter is yelling about. They see Marvel running off and think that he's the Invisible Man. They all go running after Marvel, but just like Huxter, they all get tripped. At this point, Cuss comes out of the stranger's room in the inn, revealing that the Invisible Man stole his and Bunting's clothes. Bunting is actually trying to cover himself in a newspaper. Once again, the Invisible Man starts beating people up and breaking things. Everyone else, including Marvel, runs away. Naturally, the Invisible Man breaks every window at the inn, cuts the telegraph cable, and does some other damage just for fun.

Q 4. How does the author create a hilarious situation in this part? What does the whole incident highlight once again? Ans. There are several incidents of this chapter which present simplistic humour and highlight the mind-set of the people involved. Teddy Henfrey and Mr Hall are quite puzzled by the loud sound coming from the parlour and are ridiculed by Mrs Hall for prying. While inside Mr Cuss and Rev Bunting are being physically and mentally harried by Griffin, outside too there is lot of confusion. Ultimately the vicar and the doctor come out: doctor wearing a strange white kilt and the vicar covered in newspaper. There is complete pandemonium on the street as villagers run helter-skelter and are hit and thrown by the invisible man. The behavior of the villagers is quite comical and rustic. They do not try to reason out and take any profitable action, instead create confusion and help Marvel escape from the scene. Griffin himself is quite amused by the chaos created by his reckless attitude and actually quite enjoys the destruction caused by him. This also speaks of his arrogant and callous approach towards poor villagers. CHAPTER 13 Q5. Why did Griffin choose marvel to be his assistant? Ans. In spite of having the advantage of being invisible, Griffin needed someone to do his odd jobs. Griffin also knew that being a nit-wit Marvel won’t pay much attention to concept of him being invisible. He was too caught up in his own problems to show is inquisitiveness and could not muster the courage to act against Griffin. Marvel is shown to be a weak person. He is a tramp and does not have anyone to associate with. Griffin understands the advantage of choosing Marvel as his assistant. He could influence him to do anything for him, initially by tempting him and later by creating fear in marvel’s mind. People of the village were not aware of marvel’s existence and even later did not care much about him. He was a vagabond who led a nomadic life and did not have any connection with anyone. Even when he came to the inn to collect Griffin’s books, they mistook him to be the invisible man. Q6. Why was Marvel afraid of Griffin? What did he plead to him? Ans. Griffin threatened Marvel when he tried to run away. Even though Marvel points out that he's a bad sidekick, the Invisible Man won't let him leave. Marvel tries to reason his way out of the situation to no avail. This brief chapter shows Griffin’s crude behavior toward Marvel. Marvel tries reasoning, whining, and even suggesting that he may in the long run be a failure and thus “mess up” Griffin’s plans but nothing works. The Invisible man needs a normal person to carry his books and is determined to make use of the fat, red-faced little man. Seeing the happenings in the village, Marvel understands that Griffin is an unsympathetic and insensitive and selfish person. He got get a glimpse of his violent temper in the inn. He is quite scared of Griffin and knows that he could be even killed for disobeying him. He tries to convince him of his uselessness but without much gain. . CHAPTER 14 Q 7. Describe the conversation between the mariner and Marvel in Port Stowe ? Why was the mariner angry with Marvel?

Ans. In Port Stowe, Marvel nervously waits on a bench, and ends up talking to an elderly mariner. Citing the paper, the mariner brings up the topic of an Invisible man. According to the newspaper, the man has afflicted injuries on a number of people at Iping. Certain evidence indicates that he took the road to Port Stowe. The sailor thinks the story is believable because it comes equipped with names and details. He also thinks that an invisible man would make a great thief since no one could see or stop him. Marvel gets temped to reveal the secret of Griffin and begins to confide in the mariner, saying he knows some things about this Invisible Man. Suddenly Marvel is interrupted by an attack of some kind of pain. The sailor thinks he hears coins jingling in Marvel's pockets, though Marvel is claims to be a moneyless tramp. Griffin starts hurting Marvel before he could let out any secret. Marvel quickly changes his statement, saying that the Invisible Man is just a hoax. He gets out of there quickly being fearful of Griffin. The sailor is annoyed at Marvel for letting him continue to talk about this Invisible Man. Q 8. What made the Mariner collate the facts and believe in the existence of the invisible man? Ans. Initially the mariner was quite skeptic about the existence of the invisible man but after meeting Marvel , his suspicion increased. He had already read the story in the newspaper along with all the names and details. Later, while travelling he heard about the stories of flying money in various places. This money, which came from various sources, always landed up in the pocket of an agitated man in silk hat. This gentleman was Marvel, whom the mariner had interacted with and he also heard the sound of money in Marvel’s pocket. Marvel’s strange behaviour strengthened his suspicions and made him believe in the existence of the invisible man. This chapter gives us a little insight as to how Griffin has been surviving to this point. He has been stealing money wherever he could find it.

CHAPTER 15 Q 9. What attracted Dr Kemp’s attraction as he sat in his villa ? Dr. Kemp happens to looking out his window when he spots a short, fat man running down the hill as fast as he can go. The doctor notices that the man is running with difficulty as his pockets are full of coins. Kemp’s reaction is one of disapproval, but the people on the street who see him approaching react a bit differently. The running man is Marvel; his expression is one of terror. A short distance behind him, people hear the sound of panting and a pad like hurrying bare feet. Soon cries of “The Invisible Man is coming” are heard in the streets along with the slamming of doors as people bolt into their houses. This chapter simply introduces Kemp into the story. Kemp’s attitude is representative of the average established, self-confident, and self-sufficient individual. He sees a man in trouble, but his reaction is of contempt instead of concern. He has heard warning cries about an Invisible Man, but being a man of science clearly doesn’t believe any of it. CHAPTER 16

Q10. How does marvel escape from the grip of Griffin? OR What happens at The Jolly Cricketers?

Ans. The Jolly Cricketers is a pub in the town of Burdock. Here the barman of the pub, a cabman, an American and an off duty policeman are engaged in idle chat when marvel bursts through the door. Marvel begs for help, claiming the Invisible Man is after him. Even before they can react they hear a pounding at the door and then a window is broken in. The barman checks the other doors, but realizes that the yard door is left open. The Invisible Man comes inside. Marvel, who is hiding behind the bar, is caught and dragged into the kitchen. The policeman rushes in and grips the invisible wrist of the hand of Griffin that holds onto Marvel, but is abruptly hit in the face. People stumble over and into each other as all try to catch the Invisible Man. He cries when the policeman steps on his foot, then swings wildly about with his Invisible fists and finally gives them the slip. The American fires five cartridges from his gun, sweeping his gun in a circular pattern as he fires. He is sure that he has hit the Invisible Man. In this whole process Marvel makes an escape from the clutches of Griffin. CHAPTER 17 Q 11. Describe the events that took place when Griffin visited Dr Kemp’s house? Dr Kemp is busy with some works of speculative philosophy when he is interrupted by the sound of gunshots. He looks out to see a crowd at the Jolly Cricketers. Shortly after, he's wasis interrupted again when someone rings his doorbell. But his housemaid tells him that there was no one at the door and it was a runaway ring The doctor is at his work until 2 AM when he decides to go downstairs for a drink. On the way he notices a spot of drying blood on his linoleum floor. Then he finds more blood on the doorknob of his own bedroom. In his room, his bedspread is smeared with blood, his sheet is torn, and bedclothes are depressed as if someone has been sitting there.The Invisible Man introduces himself to Kemp. He is Griffin, of University College. He explains that he made himself Invisible, but is wounded and desperately in need of shelter, clothes and food. Q 12. What makes Dr Kemp believe in the existence of the Invisible man? How does he react to hisGriffin’s appearance in his house? Ans. The Invisible Man introduces himself to Kemp. He is Griffin, of University College. He explains that he made himself Invisible, but is wounded and desperately in need of shelter, clothes and food. Kemp gives him a food and clothing and provides him a much needed shelter. He promises to tell Kemp the story of his bizarre situation but insists that he must sleep first as he has had no sleep in nearly three days. Kemp’s reaction is in stark contrast to Marvel’s original reaction to Griffin. Although he finds the story hard to believe, he is too well educated and too intelligent to deny the evidence of his own eyes. Unlike the villagers of Iping he does not fall prey to hysterics or to any kind of superstitions. The idea of a spirit or witchcraft doesn’t even occur to him. His cool demeanour indicates his belief in the concept of invisibility. CHAPTER 18 Q13. What is the course of action taken by Dr Kemp after Griffin goes to sleep? Ans. After Griffin goes to sleep, Kemp starts collecting some information as he feel uncomfortable about the mental condition and intentions of Griffin. Kemp spends some time reading the

newspapers from that day. .” In the morning he sends his housekeeper for all available papers and reads them. The papers contain stories of the previous evening’s events at the Cricketers along with a rather badly written account of Marvel’s experience Kemp becomes alarmed at the possibilities of what Griffin could do. He also worries that Griffin may become more unstable and dangerous. When he recalls the behavior of Marvel, he realizes that Marvel is just tramp who was being pursued by Griffin for some reason. He suddenly realizes that Griffin is insane to the point of being homicidal. He hesitates, but eventually decides to write a note to Colonel Adye. Q 14. What does the whole incident reveal about the character of Dr Kemp? Does his reaction show him in a positive light? Ans. Dr Kemp plays an important role in the development of the story. He provides everything asked by Griffin without showing any anxiety or apprehension. He keeps his cool and assures Griffin about his full cooperation in his objective. However, he understands the gravity of the situation and wants to take a cautious step. He collects all the information and knows the danger involved, as all the reports in the newspaper indicate towards his evil intentions. He takes the appropriate action and plans to inform the police. Kemp has no particular sense of loyalty to a former student and is not prepared to participate in Griffin’s grand schemes.

Dr Kemps’s reaction is the reaction of a clever and educated man of science, who though quite shocked, is able to believe in the possibility of such a situation. The dangerously criminal actions of Griffin and the concern for his own safety force him to act against Griffin. CHAPTER 19 Q 15. How does Griffin present his story and his point of view to Dr Kemp? Kemp tells Griffin that he wants to help, but first, he needs to know his story. This is really the only time that we get a story from Griffin's point-of-view. Griffin was a medical student at the same time as Kemp, but Griffin switched to physics because he was interested in light. He came up with a theory for how to make objects invisible, but needed to figure out a method to actually do it. Griffin left London and went to Chesilstowe, where he was a teacher and a student. He continued his research into invisibility. One night, alone, Griffin figured out how to make a human invisible After three years of teaching and research, he didn't have the money he needed to complete his research. So he stole money from his father. Unfortunately, the money he stole was not actually his father's, and so the poor man shot himself. Q16. How does Griffin justify his behaviour and his doings? What does it speak of his character? Ans. Griffin explains how he became invisible and tells the story up to the time when he had first entered the Coach & Horses. He explains his use of and contempt for Marvel, justifying his own behavior as necessary to his survival. Griffin dwells upon the difficulties he encounters consuming the goods he acquires. If he eats the food he craves, it renders him temporarily visible to his enemies until his body can assimilate it. If he puts on the clothing he, he becomes similarly vulnerable. Though powerful because of his invisibility, he still feels like any other human being.

During the narration of his experiences we find that he is a conceited person who is concerned with his own dreams and achievements. He takes advantage of anyone who comes his way and does not think twice before discarding him. He is ruthless and unkind to all. Though he is the lead character of this story, there nothing heroic about him. CHAPTER 20 Q 17. Describe Griffin’s journey to his invisibility. Griffin explains how after his father’s funeral, he went to his apartment to continue with his experiments. He successfully made a piece of cloth disappear, then he tried his process on a stray cat. The cat was not entirely successful, as the animal’s eyes and claws never completely disappeared. Later the next day he had a minor altercation with the landlord who brought reports of Griffin tormenting a cat in the night. The landlord wanted to know what Griffin was doing in the room and what all the paraphernalia was for. The two argued and Griffin forced the landlord out of the room. Griffin knew he would have to act quickly, so he made arrangements to have his belongings stored, then he drank some of his own potion. In the evening the landlord returned with an eviction notice, but was too terrified seeing the stone white face of Griffin and did not do anything. In spite of extreme illness and pain, Griffin finished his treatment and watched himself gradually disappear. Q18. What steps did Griffin take to save himself and his instruments from being discovered? Griffin did not want anyone to know about his experiments. After being threatened by the landlady he used his potion on himself to become invisible. Llater when the landlord and his stepsons tried to break in, he became so angry that that he planned to burn down the house, but he couldn't find any matches. Griffin destroyed his equipment, found some matches, and set his room on fire because according to him it was the only way to cover his trail. Believing that he has covered his tracks, he begins to imagine all sorts of “wild and wonderful” things he will be able to do under the cover of invisibility. Q 19. Griffin’s story, as told to Dr Kemp, paints him as an inhuman person who can pose a danger to the society. Comment Ans. Griffin narrates his story to Dr Kemp with a sense pride in his achievement and frustration against the general public. Griffin’s explanations are completely absent of any sense of humanity or conscience. His intentions suggest anarchy or lawlessness resulting from an absence of social restriction. Killing his own father seems to have killed his conscience, and the novelty of invisibility highlights his immaturity and seems to dissociate him from a normal sense of responsibility. All his actions such as stealing his father’s money, his reaction to his father’s death, absence of any guilt in his heart, his bizarre acts of destruction like setting the house on fire and even his experiment on the cat, show the dark side of human nature. Even after all these unfortunate incidents, he is hardly repentant. He even starts imagining all sorts of wild and wonderful things he would be able to do under the cover of invisibility. Later, his actions prove that his invisibility was a threat to the society.