The Pursuit:
Three men, referred to as the master with the silver-studded bridle, a gaunt man, and a little man on a white horse, are trailing fugitives across the desolate expanse ...
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Briefly explain who the three men were and what they were doing.
The three men were pursuers in search of fugitives who had wandered into a desolate, vast valley. The most prominent of the three was a man with a silver-studded bridle, who appeared to be the leader of the group. The other two were a gaunt man with a scarred lip and a little man riding a white horse. These three continued their pursuit along a winding trail in the valley, armed and on horseback.
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Unlock now πBefore the spiders attacked, what signs were there that something was wrong? Who noticed the signs? Why did the others not notice them?
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Unlock now πWhat happened to them was like the confusion of a battle.
a. What is being referred to?
b. In what ways is it confusing?
c. What happens to the gaunt man?
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Unlock now πIt was really not an even sphere at all, but a vast, soft, ragged, filmy thing, a sheet gathered by the corners, an aerial jelly-fish....
a. What is being described?
b. What is inside this strange thing?
c. Explain the metaphor βan aerial jelly-fishβ?
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Unlock now πDiscuss the character of the little man, the master and the gaunt man. Note down their characteristics, and their relationship to each other and then compare them.
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Unlock now πThe man with the silver-studded bridle saw the little man go pass him slashing furiously at cobwebs, saw the horse of the gaunt man fall and hurl its rider off.
a. What action did the man with the silver-studded bridle observe?
b. What happened to the gaunt manβs horse during this event?
c. What can you infer about the state of the little man from his violent slashing at the cobwebs?
a. The man with the silver-studded bridle observed the little man passing by him, slashing furiously at the cobwebs.
b. During this event, the gaunt manβs horse fell and threw its rider off.
c. From his violent slashing at the cobwebs, we can infer that the little man was in a state of panic or distress.
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Then he was galloping full tilt down the valley with his sword whirling furiously overhead.
a. Who is referred to as βheβ in this sentence?
b. What is he doing and how is he doing it?
c. Why do you think he has his sword whirling overhead?
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Unlock now πThe Pursuit:
Three men, referred to as the master with the silver-studded bridle, a gaunt man, and a little man on a white horse, are trailing fugitives across the desolate expanse ...
Pursuers: persons following or chasing someone or something
The pursuers were hot on the heels of the suspect, chasing him through the crowded streets.
Desolation: a state of complete emptiness or destruction
The abandoned village showed signs of desolation, with crumbling buildings and overgrown gardens.
Multitudinous: very numerous
The forest was home ...........................
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Unlock now πH.G. Wells, also known as Herbert George Wells, was a prolific English writer born on September 21, 1866. He was known for his works in several genres, but his most enduring contributions are in the realm of science fiction. Some of his most famous works, dubbed "scientific romances" at the time, include "The Time Machine", "The Island of Doctor Moreau", "The Invisible Man", and "The War of the Worlds". These novels have had significant influences on modern-day science fiction, earning him the sobriquet, 'The Father of Science Fiction.' Throughout his career, his other notable works also encompassed history, politics, and social critique, making him a versatile and impactful voice in the literary world. Wells died in 1946, leaving behind a legacy carried on in film, radio, and television adaptations of his work.
1. Theme of Survival:
The very essence of this chapter revolves around the struggle of the three men against nature and unseen, menacing creatures. Their determination to survive, exemplified by their relentless pursuit of the trail despite the spiders, illustrates....
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The story begins in the heart of a desolate valley where three men are in pursuit of an unknown entity. Through the winding, dry river bed, they track ....
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Unlock now π1. "Towards midday the three pursuers came abruptly round a bend in the dry river bed into a very broad, spacious valley."
Importance: This line introduces the setting of the story....
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