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The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is a science fiction classic that tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth. Narrated by an unnamed protagonist, it depicts humanity's struggle for survival against technologically advanced Martians and explores themes of colonialism and the fragility of human civilisation.
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narrator |
The narrator, who remains unnamed, recounts the events of the Martian invasion.
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artilleryman |
The artilleryman is a soldier who fights the Martians.
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curate |
The curate doesn't understand why the terrible Martian invasion has happened.
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wife |
The narrator's wife is another unnamed character.
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brother |
The narrator's brother is a medical student.
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innkeeper |
The innkeeper lends the narrator a horse and dogcart.
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Ogilvy |
Ogilvy is an astronomer who tells the narrator about strange explosions on Mars.
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Elphinstone |
The narrator's brother meets Mrs. Elphinstone.
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Henderson |
Henderson is a journalist.
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