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What is a summary of the story "The Magic Shop"?

Explain the symbolism in the short story "The Beautiful Suit" by H.G. Wells. What is the meaning of the story?

Describe two tricks that the shopkepeer performed for Gip and his father.

What is a summary of "The Valley of Spiders"?

What are the themes of “The Red Room” by H. G. Wells?

Briefly explain what happens to the narrator in "The Red Room" and indicate if the ghost is responsible or not.

Can someone please help me understand the story "The Star" by H.G. Wells?

The Stolen Bacillus

Why did the narrator not want to go to the showroom of the magic shop in "The Magic Shop" by H. G. Wells?

What is a summary of the story "The Stolen Bacillus" by H. G. Wells?  

Analyze H. G. Wells's "The Star" in terms of its exploration of science.

What is a character sketch of the Anarchist in the story "The Stolen Bacillus" by H. G. Wells?

Please give me a summary of the story "The Stolen Bacillus" by H.G. Wells. 

What does Gip's father do when he cannot find the door or the magic shop?

What is the theme of the story "The Stolen Bacillus" by H.G. Wells?  

What is the theme of "The Stolen Bacillus," and how is it relevant in present times?

The Stolen Bacillus Theme

What are the main key values of The Time Machine from H.G. Wells?

How does the "pale-faced man" gain access to the Bacteriologist and his laboratory in "The Stolen Bacillus" by H. G. Wells?  

How did the Bacteriologist know that the man who visited him was an anarchist, in the story "The Stolen Bacillus?"

How would you describe what happens to the narrator in "The Red Room"?

In what book by H.G. Wells does the following quote appear: "I would as soon think of cooling my throat with the Milky Way or shaking hands with the stars!"?

H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds, people's fear and confidence in science Well's tension during 19th c (and present) confidence in science and technology with the 19th century (and present)fear that this confidence in misplaced. Give examples from the text how war of the worlds balances this. You’ll need to actually find at least three quotes and explain how they maintain this balance.

Do you consider the Anarchist in "The Stolen Bacillus" by H. G. Wells to be the victim of a prank?

In "The Stolen Bacillus," how does the author bring out the contrast between the Bacteriologist and the Anarchist? Are there any similarities between the two characters?

Why does the stranger not want to be disturbed by anyone?