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Character Skecth On The Invisible Man

This document contains character sketches of several characters from H.G. Wells' novel The Invisible Man: 1. Mrs. Hall is described as a host who aims to make guests comfortable, as well as a money-minded and superstitious woman. 2. Thomas Marvel is portrayed as a vagrant and unscrupulous man who deceives others but ultimately aims to benefit himself, such as by inheriting Griffin's books and possessions. 3. Griffin is the protagonist and title character, a dedicated scientist who sacrificed all for his research but lacked humanitarian concerns, behaving unethically and meeting a tragic end due to his invisibility. 4. Colonel Adye is a responsible policeman

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Character Skecth On The Invisible Man

This document contains character sketches of several characters from H.G. Wells' novel The Invisible Man: 1. Mrs. Hall is described as a host who aims to make guests comfortable, as well as a money-minded and superstitious woman. 2. Thomas Marvel is portrayed as a vagrant and unscrupulous man who deceives others but ultimately aims to benefit himself, such as by inheriting Griffin's books and possessions. 3. Griffin is the protagonist and title character, a dedicated scientist who sacrificed all for his research but lacked humanitarian concerns, behaving unethically and meeting a tragic end due to his invisibility. 4. Colonel Adye is a responsible policeman

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Character sketch of Mrs. Hall.


Value Points:
As a host- Best of the hosts in making all her guests comfortable, doing
every bit of required services by her guests. e.g. her treatment of the
stranger, her tolerating the antics of her guest.
As a Wife- A kind of dominating wife who considered her position i.e. bread
and butter winner in the family. e.g. her treatment of her husband as
compared to her treatment of the stranger.
A Money Minded Lady- For the sake of money did not mind the rudeness
in Griffin and interceded on his behalf before her husband and other people.
Even her mixing the certain quantity of sarsaparilla in the beer to attract the
customers.
As a Superstitious Lady- She was inclined to the existence of para-natural
beings as is shown in her interpreting the stranger. Even her experience of
the bed sheet's flying onto her.
2.

Character sketch of Thomas Marvel.

Value Points:
Introduction- Explain his physical features i.e. cylindrical nose and fluffy
cheeks etc, his living on his own and the way he led his life.
As a Vagrant- His living a secluded life of an outcast, his antipathy with all
the people and society at large.
As an Unscrupulous Person- He did not hesitate to deceive Griffin twice or
thrice, however, he was compelled to do it as well. Moreover, he accepted to
follow him when he was tempted to be benefited by the infinite powers of
Griffin's invisibility.
As a Utilitarian- He turned out to be a sure utilitarian as by the money of
the stranger he established himself as an inn owner in the end when the
latter was killed and at the same time kept Grifffin's books in order to decode
the mystery of becoming invisible, however he could not succeed.
3. Character sketch of Griffin.
Value Points:
Introduction- The protagonist of the novel, an anti-hero, a scientist, and a
discoverer of one of the most amazing things one can ever imagine.
As a Scientist- The most dedicated, focused, determined and an aspirant of
doing always something new. A kind of innovation-maniac who sacrificed
everything-- his personal, social, familial and worldly life for the sake of his
cherished discovery and at the end did it. However as far as the
humanitarian approach to science is concerned he was secretive and missed
it which finally led to his catastrophic end. Also refer to question 14 and 15.

As an Unscrupulous Being- Griffin had no sympathy or a sense of doing a


service to the society by his remarkable discovery, rather he robbed his
father, virtually killed him, misbehave with Mrs. Hall and all the other people
he came across and never minded cheating anybody for his own sake.
As a Tragic Figure- Refer to question 17.
4. Character sketch of Colonel Adye
Value Points:
Introduction: An important character to further the plot of the story. One of
the initial instrumental guy to get the stranger in panic.
As a Policeman: As a whole a very responsible person, a very conscious
man to get Griffin arrested. Very prompt to the execution of his tasks.
(Explain the instances)
However, to handle the unusual cases like the one of Griffin (his being
invisible) he failed to the exclusive.
He felt comfortable in this matter only when he was assisted by Kemp. (Give
details)
A Foolish Officer: Though he was a better policeman and a very
responsible officer, yet he lacked the especial skill of Sherlock Holmes to
handle these unusually different cases. (Give instance of his foolish
treatment of Griffin when he was on his gun point and as a result was killed
quite easily)

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