Examples Of Gratitude And Mutual Tenderness In The Time Machine

us, no matter how docile and humane our disposition might appear. In this story, the narrator portrays a man who is fond of animals, had a tender heart, and is happily married. Within several years of his marriage, his general temperament and character make a radical

“every generation , every man is a part of his past. He cannot escape it, but he may

This line in the book describes the final characteristic of mans’ attitude - fear. The Time Machine is saying that mankind, even when

Throughout the novel the Narrator often shows compassion towards others – in his actions – eg. letting the German soldier grieve for his dead brother letting him take ‘a few letters and papers from his brother’s pockets’ and imagines how their mother would feel. He then helps the Germans to safety behind the lines & asks that ‘the prisoners be treated nicely.’

The “Era of Good Feelings” was a traditional name given to the years of James Monroe’s presidency, following the end of the War of 1812. Events such as the Louisiana Purchase, which nearly doubled the size of American land and proved the Federalist party didn’t have much as they opposed the purchase, and fighting against the Barbary Pirates which gained the American navy respect made people in America proud to be there and led up to the “good feelings.” The time was mostly characterized by an increase of nationalistic spirits as the Republican party become the single party in the United States after Monroe won against Rufus King, his Federalist opponent in the 1816 election. Nationalism would have a large influence on many features of American culture and economics; however, there were also many tensions growing during this time as well. There was much discourse over issues such as the national bank, tariffs, and internal improvements. The Republican party was the sole party at the time, it was also dividing, with many supporting what was once Federalist policies. Sectional differences over slavery and states rights would also have a major impact on politics and economics, with greater importance than the results of nationalistic influences.

During the early 1800’s, after the War of 1812 the “Era of Good Feelings” emerged, due to the nation having relatively little political conflict over foreign diplomacy and policy, faded away into harmony, during President Monroe's terms in 1816. As Well, there was virtually one political party at the time- Democratic-Republican Party, thus, eliminating conflict with other political parties and an increased sense of nationalism, mostly due to the Nations pride with there “Victory” against the British in the War of 1812. Although nationalism helped to unite the country. Sectionalism was dividing it, with the interests of ones region, rather, than a whole nation. The interests of the North, South, and West were often in conflict over many controversial

The end of the 1820’s marked the ending of a period in the United States that indicated a desire for harmony among Americans known as “Era of Good Feeling.” This era ended after Andrew Jackson became president. During this time period, the Industrial Revolution came to the United States as merchants and manufacturers restructured work routines, develop factories, and utilized a wide range of natural resources. Between 1820 and 1848, American society was drastically reshaped by the contrasting political and economic ideologies between various groups such as slaves, women, and the common man; however the political and economic changes did not affect all groups similarly.

The so dubbed “era of good feelings” was a period encompassing the post war nationalism felt by Americans following the war of 1812. The American nation was young and unproven, having to continuously overcome internal affairs which include taxation, military feuds, political disputes and the like. America brought with it these numerous conflicts to a war against an incredibly strong British militant force. Overcoming conflicts within itself and externally in battle, the U.S. bounced from bitterness toward a certainly positive atmosphere during this period. The era of good feelings was an incredibly prosperous time for Americans because of nationalism, the absence of major conflict, and a wave of unity among the previously divided people.

I think this theme is really common both in literature and in today’s society. In fact, a couple of years ago I remember hearing about a story with a homeless guy who found an abandoned backpack in a mall, with over $40,000 in it. Rather than keeping it, he turned it in. Just after that, a man set up a online fundraiser for the homeless man that raised over $160,000. Similarly, theres also stories of how hunters end up being killed by the same kind of animals they hunted. Either way, the message is the same in that by doing good things, good things will come back to you. Or, in Ethan and Mattie’s case, doing immoral things, will bring bad things to come, even if it is twenty years

The Time Traveller encounters two races of regressed human beings the Eloi and the Morlocks. The Eloi are frail creatures, no taller than four feet. They pass their time frolicking in the fields. They do not seem to be interested in the continuous pursuit of intellectual advance or technological progress which would assuredly make their lives much easier. Unlike the Eloi, the Morlocks are subterranean creatures. They are carnivorous, cannot tolerate the daylight and they feed upon the helpless Eloi at night, whom they breed like cattle. These two races seem to be manifestations of human characteristics that would only be harmful. The Eloi represent those who live off of human emotion and activity, and are plagued by premature decrepitness and degeneration. They survive off the hard work of others. The Morlocks represent an industrialized society in a negative fashion. They are slovenly, unaesthetic and lack a sense of beauty needed to appreciate life. Wells’s believes that these traits would lead to a degeneration of society.

The quote “We remember the kindness more than ever, knowing that our relatives who immigrated to this country after the Iranian Revolution did not encounter the same America” (Dumas 92). The quote shows the difference in how Iranians were treated in just a matter if a few years. As Dumas writes she paints a picture of how kind she was treated in her first years of being in America, but in the final paragraph of the story she takes all the new American kindness away.

Time traveling, a concept known to modern man as inconceivable, but in The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells, this fathom of human fantasy has come to life. Wells entangles a unique blend of contrasting characters, conflicts of capitalist verses laborer divisions, and foreshadowing of the destruction of humanity to seem together this novel of visionary proportions. "The Time Machine is a bleak and sober vision of man's place in the Universe."(McConnell Pg.1581)

C: I think that the location of the time machine (pedestal of the White Sphinx) is very significant. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is a creature with the head of a woman, body of a lioness, serpent tail, wings of an eagle and is generally seen as a guardian. I have concluded that the White Sphinx in The Time Machine is therefore a metaphorical barrier between the Time Traveller and his escape.

In John Steinbeck’s story Of Mice and Men, and in the film Places in the Heart written and directed by Robert Benton, many of the characters experience unexpected friendships during hard times. The authors bring forth sexism, racism, and the feeling of belonging, showing that everyone deserves a friend. (49)

The ancient Roman poet, Virgil, once said, “Love conquers all.” This has been conveyed in many ways, and many people tend to believe it. The Time Machine is a classic novel that will relate to all teens by showing them that love will remain even when everything else is gone.