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The Time Machine symbolizes the fragility of human civilization from "summary" of The Time Machine by H. G. Wells

The Time Machine is a potent symbol of the precarious nature of human civilization. Through the protagonist's journey into the distant future, H. G. Wells vividly portrays the ultimate fate of mankind. The Eloi and the Morlocks, descendants of humanity, represent the two extremes of societal evolution. The Eloi, with their childlike innocence and lack of industry, embody a society that has achieved a superficial utopia but has lost all ambition and intellect. The Morlocks, on the other hand, are the underground-dwelling descendants of the working class who have evolved into brutish, nocturnal creatures. This stark dichotomy between the two groups highlights the fragile balance required for civilization to thrive. The deterioration of human civilization is further emphasized by the decay and desolation that the Time Traveler witnesses as he ventures further into the future. The crumbling ruins of once-great buildings and the absence of...
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    The Time Machine

    H. G. Wells

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