Griffin's scientific brilliance is undeniable — he successfully made the human body transparent through persistent experimentation. However, his darker traits consistently overshadow this achievement.

Lawlessness: The text explicitly states, "Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a lawless person." When his landlord tried to evict him, Griffin set fire to the house — a dangerous, criminal act of revenge.

Theft: In London, he broke into a store and helped himself to food, clothes, and wine without payment. He then robbed the theatrical shopkeeper of all his money after callously attacking him from behind.

Burglary: In Iping, he stole the clergyman's housekeeping money and then used the stolen cash to pay his bills.

Violence: At the inn, he terrorised Mrs Hall with moving furniture, and finally knocked Constable Jaffers unconscious to escape arrest.

Thus, Griffin used his remarkable discovery not for the benefit of humanity but purely for personal gain, revenge, and violence.

Source: Footprints Without Feet, Chapter 5 — H.G. Wells

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• Examiners look for textual evidence supporting the contrast between Griffin's scientific ability and his criminal nature — don't just say he was "bad," quote or closely paraphrase the text.
• The key phrase the chapter itself provides — "lawless person" — should appear in your answer; it shows you've read carefully.
• Organise around specific incidents: arson, theft in London, robbing the shopkeeper, burglary at the clergyman's, violence against Jaffers. This earns full marks for coverage.
• Keep each point brief — one or two sentences each — so you hit all incidents without exceeding the word limit.

Diary Entry — Griffin

Date: A winter night, Iping

Dear Diary,

Tonight, my conscience torments me. I, Griffin, once a brilliant scientist, have reduced myself to a common thief and a violent fugitive. I set fire to my landlord's house in revenge — what had science to do with revenge? I robbed a clergyman's desk in the dead of night, stole from a shopkeeper after attacking him from behind, and terrorised an innocent woman by hurling her own furniture at her.

I discovered something extraordinary — human invisibility. This could have been a gift to mankind. Instead, I have used it to escape consequences, to steal, to harm.

Science demands responsibility. I pursued my experiment with brilliance but without conscience. Invisibility did not free me — it imprisoned me in cold, hunger, and crime.

I fear I have not served science. I have shamed it.

— Griffin

Source: Footprints without Feet, H.G. Wells, Chapter 5

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• What examiners look for: The diary must be written in first person as Griffin, show genuine remorse, and reference specific incidents from the text — theft from the clergyman, attack on the shopkeeper, furniture incident, setting fire to the landlord's house.
• Key phrase to include: Misuse of science / science without conscience.
• Format: Date/place heading, first-person voice, reflective tone, signed "Griffin." These presentational features carry marks.
• Do not invent events not in the text. Stick to incidents mentioned in the chapter.

Scientists are expected to use their discoveries for the benefit of humanity. However, Griffin proves to be the opposite.

Griffin was a brilliant scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible. Instead of using this discovery for good, he misused it repeatedly. He set fire to his landlord's house out of revenge, robbed a shopkeeper after attacking him from behind, and stole money from a clergyman's home. He terrorised the villagers of Iping and violently assaulted a constable.

Thus, Griffin's brilliance served only selfish, destructive, and criminal purposes, making him an antithesis to the idea that scientists make the world a better place.

Source: Footprints Without Feet, Chapter 5 – "Footprints Without Feet" by H.G. Wells

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Examiners look for: (1) acknowledgement that Griffin was a gifted scientist, (2) specific examples of his lawless/harmful actions (arson, robbery, assault), and (3) a concluding link to the statement that he misused science rather than benefiting society. The word "antithesis" in the question signals you must show the contrast between the ideal scientist and Griffin's actual conduct. Keep examples crisp — two or three are enough for 3 marks.

Griffin, the central character in Footprints without Feet, presents a contradictory personality — a gifted scientist who misuses his genius.

As a Brilliant Scientist: Griffin carried out experiment after experiment to prove that the human body could be made invisible. Finally, he succeeded by swallowing certain rare drugs, making his body as transparent as glass while remaining solid. This remarkable achievement places him among the most gifted scientific minds.

As a Lawless Person: Despite his brilliance, Griffin was essentially a criminal. He set fire to his landlord's house out of revenge, stole from a theatrical shop after attacking its owner, robbed the clergyman's house, and assaulted Constable Jaffers. He used his invisibility not for the benefit of mankind but for selfish and violent purposes.

Thus, Griffin is a classic example of a scientist who misuses knowledge — brilliant in intellect but reckless and dangerous in character.

Source: Footprints without Feet, Chapter 5 — H.G. Wells

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• Examiners expect a balanced evaluation: acknowledge his scientific genius first, then discuss his lawlessness with specific examples from the text.
• Use evidence from the passage: setting fire to the landlord's house, robbing the clergyman, attacking the shopkeeper, and fighting the constable.
• The concluding line linking misuse of science to his character earns the higher-order thinking mark.
• Avoid writing a one-sided answer; the question word "evaluate" demands both sides.

(i) (a) everybody in London moved around in shoes.

(ii) (c) On hearing the bell ring, the sleeping Raman started and jumped out of bed.
(Here 'started' means to move suddenly in surprise, which matches the extract's usage.)

(iii) (d) captivated, interested
(The boys followed the footprints "fascinated," showing they were captivated and interested throughout.)

(iv) Disappeared : Vanished :: Extraordinary : Remarkable
(The extract uses the word "remarkable" — "a remarkable sight met their eyes" — which is a synonym of 'extraordinary'.)

(v) (c) 4 and 5
(The boys were curious — they "followed, fascinated" — and puzzled — they wondered "What was a barefooted man doing…? And where was the man?" There is no evidence of terror or nervousness.)

Source: Footprints Without Feet, H.G. Wells — Introduction and Opening Incident

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• (i) The surprise was triggered by seeing bare feet in London where shoes are the norm; the other options are not supported by the text.
• (ii) In the extract 'started' = a sudden involuntary movement of surprise/shock. Only option (c) uses it in the same sense.
• (iii) 'Fascinated' in the passage maps to 'captivated' and 'interested'; there is no boredom, repulsion, or unhappiness shown.
• (iv) Analogy questions ask for a word from the passage that means the same as 'extraordinary'. The word 'remarkable' appears directly in the extract.
• (v) 'Curious' and 'puzzled' are supported by the questioning tone and the boys following the footprints; 'terrified' and 'nervous' are not indicated.

Griffin's behaviour throughout the story reveals him to be both a brilliant but deeply lawless and irresponsible person.

Misuse of science: Griffin discovered how to make the human body transparent — a remarkable scientific achievement. However, instead of using it for the benefit of humanity, he used his invisibility for selfish and criminal purposes.

Acts of lawlessness:

• He set fire to his landlord's house in revenge, showing cruelty.
• He stole food, clothing, and money from the London store without payment.
• He robbed and callously attacked the shopkeeper at Drury Lane after stealing money.
• He burgled the clergyman's home and stole the housekeeping money.
• He produced sudden "ready cash" after claiming to be penniless, raising suspicion.
• He terrorised Mrs Hall's household by using his invisibility to animate furniture.

Conclusion: Griffin's genius is beyond doubt, but his misuse of his discovery for revenge, theft, and violence makes him a danger to society rather than a contributor to it.

Source: Chapter 5 — Footprints without Feet, H.G. Wells

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The examiner expects you to address both aspects implied by the question: Griffin as a scientist (brilliant, pioneering) and as a person (lawless, irresponsible). Cite specific incidents from the text — setting fire to the house, theft from the store, robbing the shopkeeper, burgling the clergyman — rather than making vague claims. The concluding line balancing his genius against his criminality earns full marks. Aim for 6 concrete, text-based points for a 6-mark answer.

(i) (c) he disliked him.

(ii) Griffin deliberately removed his clothes because he wanted to become invisible.

(iii) (d) The Amar Palace was completely destroyed by the fire.
(Here 'fire' is used as a noun meaning actual flames/combustion, same as in the extract.)

(iv) (d) he stepped in mud.
(Stepping in mud caused the footprints, which revealed his presence.)

(v) (b) Griffin promised to behave himself.
(This is not mentioned anywhere in the extract. The extract only states he became a homeless wanderer without clothes or money, and his footprints gave him away.)

Source: Footprints without Feet, Chapter 5 – Introduction and Opening Incident

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• (i): The extract clearly states "His landlord disliked him and tried to eject him" — the reason is dislike, not Griffin's actions (fire came after).
• (iii): The word 'fire' in the extract means actual burning flames (noun). Option (d) uses it in the same sense. Options (a) and (b) use 'fire' as a verb; option (c) uses it as a metaphor for criticism.
• (iv): Both (c) and (d) are close — but the cause is stepping in mud; leaving footprints is the effect. The question asks why invisibility was revealed, so (d) is the root cause. Accept either, but (d) is more precise.
• (v): Examiners want the statement not supported by the passage. Griffin making a promise is never mentioned — that is the false option.

(i) (c) she was in a state of panic.

(ii) Mrs. Hall suspected everything in the room was put under a spell of witchcraft by the stranger (Griffin).

(iii) Mrs. Hall was afraid that spirits had entered her furniture.

(iv) (d) (1) and (6) — stunned and agitated.

(v) (a) ghosts

Source: Chapter – Footprints without Feet, Section – Arrival at Iping and Strange Events at the Inn

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• (i) The extract says she "almost fell down the stairs in hysterics" — hysterics means extreme panic/frenzy, so (c) is correct.
• (ii) The extract directly states "the stranger had somehow caused these to enter into her furniture" — the stranger refers to Griffin.
• (iii) The extract explicitly says spirits entered "her furniture" — copy the exact phrase from the passage.
• (iv) Mrs. Hall was clearly stunned (shocked by the furniture's behaviour) and agitated (in hysterics). "Happy" and "awestruck" don't fit; "outraged" comes later. Option (d) fits best.
• (v) In this context, "spirits" means supernatural entities/ghosts — the passage is about a haunted room, so (a) is correct.

Character Arc of Griffin in 'Footprints without Feet'

Griffin begins as a brilliant scientist who successfully discovers how to make the human body transparent — a remarkable scientific achievement. However, his character is fundamentally flawed from the start; he is described as "rather a lawless person."

His arc moves steadily downward. When his landlord tries to evict him, he burns down the house out of revenge — showing he prioritises spite over reason. Forced to wander London invisible and naked, he steals clothes and food from a store, then callously attacks a shopkeeper to rob him of money.

At Iping, he burglarises the clergyman's home and uses stolen money to pay rent. He grows increasingly irritable, violent, and reckless, ultimately terrifying the village and assaulting the constable.

Griffin's arc is a tragic decline: from gifted scientist to dangerous, selfish criminal. His brilliance is entirely overshadowed by his lawlessness and cruelty.

Source: Chapter 5 — 'Footprints without Feet', H.G. Wells

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• The examiner expects you to trace the arc chronologically — beginning (brilliant scientist), middle (thefts, violence, deceit), end (unmasked criminal).
• Use the key phrase from the text: "lawless person" — examiners reward textual evidence.
• Show that his downfall is moral, not intellectual — this is the central irony of the story.
• Aim for 6 clear points/movements in the arc to match the 6 marks.
• Do not simply retell the plot — always link events to how his character changes or is revealed.

(i) One inference about Griffin is that he was secretive and anti-social. He deliberately avoided interaction and used the excuse of an accident to explain his unusual appearance, hiding the truth that he was an invisible man.

(ii) False. Mrs. Hall was satisfied that Griffin was an eccentric scientist and, since he had paid her in advance, she was quite willing (not skeptical) to excuse his strange habits and irritable temper.

(iii) Griffin convinced Mrs. Hall by giving two reasons — his desire for solitude to carry out his work, and an accident that had affected his face. More importantly, he paid her in advance. This advance payment satisfied her practical concerns, making her willing to overlook his eccentricities without much suspicion.

(iv) The phrase that correctly substitutes "set all tongues wagging" is:

became the talk of the town / aroused everyone's curiosity

Source: Footprints Without Feet, Chapter 5 — "Footprints Without Feet" by H.G. Wells, Arrival at Iping and Strange Events at the Inn

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• (i) The examiner wants a clear, direct inference — one point is enough. Link Griffin's words to his secretive, evasive nature.
• (ii) The passage explicitly says Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse his habits — so "skeptical" makes the statement False.
• (iii) For 2 marks, mention both the verbal justification (solitude + accident) AND the advance payment — both are reasons Mrs. Hall was convinced.
• (iv) "Set all tongues wagging" is an idiom meaning everyone was talking about it. Acceptable substitutes: "became the talk of the town," "made everyone gossip," or "aroused general curiosity." Write the most standard one.

Griffin begins as a brilliant but lawless scientist — he burns his landlord's house and wanders London homeless and invisible. His invisibility, though remarkable, proves more curse than gift: he suffers bitterly in the cold, is forced to steal food and money, and must disguise himself with bandages and a false nose. He resorts to robbery and violence, attacking a shopkeeper callously. At Iping, suspicion closes in, and when exposed, his furious, uncontrolled temper leads to his complete unmasking. His genius is overshadowed by moral recklessness, making him a fugitive whose extraordinary power only deepens his isolation and criminality.

Source: Chapter 5 — Footprints without Feet

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The examiner expects you to trace Griffin's character arc — from a gifted scientist to a desperate, violent outlaw. Key points to cover:

• His lawlessness (burning the house, theft, assault)
• Invisibility as a burden (cold, hunger, constant hiding)
• Escalating crime showing moral decline
• Loss of control — temper and eventual unmasking

Avoid retelling the plot alone; always link events to character traits. Words like "reckless," "lawless," "isolated," and "fugitive" earn credit.

Griffin's scientific genius is undermined by his lawless and selfish character. He misused his invisibility for personal gain rather than humanity's benefit.

Firstly, he set fire to his landlord's house out of pure revenge. Later, he attacked a shopkeeper and robbed him of money. At Iping, he stole from a clergyman's desk and terrorised Mrs Hall's household.

His inability to control his quick temper and criminal instincts turned a brilliant discovery into a tool for destruction. He had no moral responsibility, only self-interest — which made his genius dangerous rather than beneficial.

Source: Footprints Without Feet, Ch. 5

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The examiner expects you to link character flaw + specific examples of wrongdoing. Three marks = three clear points: (1) his lawless nature/revenge against landlord, (2) robbery and violence, (3) conclusion that moral failure destroyed the potential of his genius. Avoid vague statements; cite textbook incidents (fire, shopkeeper attack, clergyman's burglary). The phrase "lawless person" comes directly from the text — use it.