Excerpt from The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

1895

How do paragraphs 2-3 contribute to the description of the future?

A. They describe changes in the air on Earth
B. They outline the benefits and drawbacks of the future
C. They describe changes in lightning and rotation of the Earth
D. They compare the future to the other times the traveler has visited

1 answer

To accurately determine how paragraphs 2-3 contribute to the description of the future in "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, we would need to analyze the specific content of those paragraphs. However, based on an understanding of the text and its themes, the most likely option that aligns with the general descriptions of the future in the novel is:

B. They outline the benefits and drawbacks of the future.

Wells often contrasts the advancements and deterioration in the future, showcasing both the progress human society has made as well as the potential consequences of that progress. If you have the specific text of paragraphs 2-3, I could provide a more detailed analysis or assessment.