Answer any one of the following questions in 120 – 150 words :
(a) ‘‘Pull yourself together,’’ said the Voice, ‘‘for you have to do the job I’ve chosen for you.’’ Why did Griffin choose Mr. Marvel? What role
did Marvel play in his life?
(b) Griffin came to Iping due to his desire for solitude. Was he left undisturbed by the people of Iping ? Describe with reference to the role of Mr. Teddy Henfrey and Dr. Cuss in the novel.
(c) How do William Dane’s deceit and Sarah’s desertion affect Silas?
(d) What reasons prompt Godfrey to consider telling his father about his imprudent marriage and debts? Why does he ultimately decide not to do so?
Answers
The invisible man had no choice. After he escaped from Iping, he was in desperate situation. His important note-books or research journals in which he had written the process of becoming invisible in cipher, had been left behind at Coach and Horses. He badly needed an accomplice. As he was wandering here and there in search of a place to take shelter, he found Mr. Marvel. Fortunately no one was around. So he decided to take his help in getting his journals back from Iping.
Marvel had to comply to Griffin’s wishes because the latter threatened him of dire consequences in case he did not do his wishes. He had already overpowered Marvel by showing him his invisibility. He had hurt him with a rock as well. Thus, poor Marvel had no option left but to comply to Griffin for his own safety.