How does H.G. Wells interest us in the events of The War of the Worlds?

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How does H.G. Wells interest us in the events of 'The War of the Worlds?'

H.G. Wells uses a variety of different techniques to interest the reader. The novel The War of the Worlds was written in the 1890s that questioned so many simple beliefs, which people had at that time. As H.G. Wells was writing this novel so many different ideas of the world explored his mind like the idea of evolution and the end of the era. The news of the world inspired H.G. Wells to write the novel but he looked further than any other person. The insights into the future and the strength of the British Empire. Mars itself was the target of 1894. Was there alien life on Mars? The War Of The Worlds is a sci-fi genre that has been created into 2 films. Since this novel, authors and directors have created books and films focused on alien life and the end of the world. These ideas all originated from the Book of War of the Worlds.

The use of various settings have interested the reader a lot more as it includes realism into the book. The novel uses a number of settings in and around Surrey and London. "At about three o'clock there began a thud of a gun at measured intervals from Chertsey or Addlestone." This quote expresses the fact that it might actually be happening which makes it very realistic. H.G. Wells was very interested in science and by using real places to increase the accuracy of the writing that makes it very scientific. Wells also uses language to interest the reader.
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Wells uses language and structure to create both meanings and effects. He first uses factual style of writing that brings more realism into the novel. When the Martians land on Horsell Common Wells only gives an overall picture and does not go into specific detail. By doing this he makes the reader wonder what they are capable of and want to now more about the Martians. By giving a small amount of detail, it leaves the reader wondering. H.G Wells writes this book as if it was his diary in first person narration which makes the book seem ...

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