Footprints without Feet — H. G. Wells
Footprints without Feet, supplementary reader · science fiction · Class 10 CBSE English.
Read the chapter itself in your supplementary reader, Footprints without Feet (NCERT). This lesson is SOYL's explanation and analysis; it does not reproduce the text.
In this lesson you will
- Retell Griffin's story from the London footprints to his escape at Iping, in your own words
- Explain how Griffin's invisibility leads to lawlessness and the misuse of science
- Describe Griffin as a brilliant but lawless scientist, with evidence
- Discuss the values the story raises about knowledge and responsibility
- Answer 3-mark short and 6-mark long questions within the word limits
| In the board paper | Question form | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Short answer (Footprints without Feet) | 40–50 words; answer two of three | 3 each |
| Long answer (Footprints without Feet) | 100–120 words on character, theme or values: sketch, opinion, diary, letter or report; one of two | 6 |