Literary Criticisms

Critique 1

Throughout the article, the author focused on two critics such as Jules Verne and J.D. Beresford, who was focusing on H.G. Wells' use of fiction versus facts They were unsure of the narratives H.G. Wells was communicating in his books because they didn’t seem anchored in science but pure fiction. Verne was impressed though at Well’s attentiveness, and agreed with some of his preferences for fantasy. Beresford however highlighted the difference between Wells and other authors specifically when it came to their techniques. Much of this criticism also is on Wells’ use of empirical and psychological support instead of hard concrete support for his ideas, specifically from the work, "The Island of Doctor Moreau." To continue Wells was also critiqued on the grounds that his works were pessimistic when it came to his view on social structures and society standards. Many of his works were about certain social issues that resulted in problems for the main characters. This author focused on two books, “When the Sleeper Wakes,” and “Tono-Bungay.” In “Tono-Bungay,” the author believed that the social views were very pessimistic, portraying the Englishmen throughout the book as very material hungry and seeking only earthly, temporary pleasures. One critic, Mark Hillegas specifically stated that he found a common thread of pessimism and skepticism throughout Wells’ books, and aligned him with other pessimistic authors.

Critique 2

In the article many critics including George Orwell have questioned the lasting impact of H.G. Wells’ later works. Orwell acknowledges that Wells created "thinking men" and ultimately considers him obsolete, calling him "a shallow, insufficient thinker." This is taken further when Orwell insists that Welles squandered his talent after the First World War and dismissed postwar records as irrelevant. The idea that Welles "wasted" his later years becomes a recurring theme, casting doubt on the quality and relevance of his work. This criticism challenges Wells as a fantastic writer and highlights the perceived shortcomings of his intellect and influence. Furthermore, the author discussed H.G. Wells’ friendship with Henry James and how it was marked by subtle literary rivalries and criticism. James, who seemed to be congratulating Wells on every new release, showered his praise with casual and aggressive scorn. James's assertion that Welles' characters are "merely born gems" and his metaphor of Welles "devouring the crumbs of the world'' reveals a subtle tension between the two men. Then James, in a public attack, compares Wells’ fictional style to a man squeezing a sponge from an open window.

Critique 3

The author through the blog critiques and analysis H.G. Wells’ use of social class categories in his famous novel, “Time Machine.” The author further goes on to complain about how the future is shaped by the aspect of capitalism. In the book Well’s emphasizes the class distinction between two groups to set the stage of his story. The author mainly criticisms the negative aspects of representing these class struggles. These struggles, in the author’s eye, truly emphasizes the destruction of the human race and devolution. Wells is known however to portray social classes through many of his books including, “War of the Worlds.” These novels allow him to critique the world but also bring criticism onto himself. The main problem with his work is not that he points out the problems, but the way he sheds light onto these classes. Furthermore, The writer delves into Wells's strong use of capitalist ideologies in "The Time Machine." Wells's portrayal of the society exhibits the unfavorable results of the capitalist focal point, pointing to the regression of life. The depiction of time as a device for looking into the future becomes symbolic of the author's ability to look and fix present mistakes because of capitalism. The novel displays Wells's disapproval of financial inequality, aligning him with communist principles that reject such ideals. The exploration of human devolution within the capitalist framework emphasizes Wells's aspiration for human perfection, using a super world to unmask the pitfalls of society below capitalist ideas.

Critique 4

The author begins the article by going through many of H.G. Wells’ great works, but then stops to critique and explain one of his most famous novels. H.G. Wells's “The Time Machine" serves as a profound exploration of human life inside the context of evolutionary ideas. Amid the late nineteenth-century's, Wells begins to think of non secular ideals like contemplating humanity's cause and lifestyles. Drawing inspiration from the Oedipus fable, the Time Traveller turns into a symbol figure navigating the riddles of Guy's future. The novel serves as a cutting-edge figure for the scientific age, with its layered significance unraveling through the lens of evolution. Wells skillfully integrates socio-scientific critique into the narrative, offering readers a compelling analysis of sophistication, industrialization, and the implications of Darwinian evolution. This however was very frowned upon during the creation of the book, leading to much backlash and critiques. To continue, in H.G. Wells's "The Time Machine" , he also employs wealthy imperial imagery and textbook symbolism to convey socio-cultural evaluations. Figures like hearth and light, examined via the lens of Wells's scientific education, represent the inventive undertones in medical experimentation. Wells further goes on to critique scientific progress and gets much backlash as well.

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