The Island
On an Island in the SunThere's no way around it: Moreau's island is a giant allegory for society. Prendick even calls the place "the whole balance of human life in miniature" (16.89). Lucky us: tha...
Religious Allegory
Living on a PrayerThe Law of the Beast Folk symbolizes religion in human society. In fact, there's a slant of satire to the Law—that is, the Law is meant to mock religious rules and ceremony.More...
Societal Allegory
Law and Order: Special Beast Folk UnitAlthough religion might be the obvious target of Wells' satire, it's not necessarily the only target. The Law is broad enough in how the Beast Folk use it that...
Vivisection
Tell Me if This HurtsScream once for yes and twice for no.Vivisection* literally means to cut the living. Basically, it's when a scientist dissects an animal while it is still alive as an experimen...