"Footprints Without Feet" Summary

• "Footprints Without Feet" is a science fiction story by H.G. Wells, who also wrote "The Invisible Man."
• The story's central figure is Griffin, a scientist who discovers how to become invisible.
• Griffin's invisibility experiments are successful in rendering himself unseen.
• A consequence of Griffin's experiment is that it affects his mind, leading to lawlessness and erratic behavior.
• After the experiment, Griffin is naked and alone in London.
• Despite being invisible, Griffin is still vulnerable to the cold weather.
• Griffin's muddy footprints in London streets are noticed and followed by two young boys.
• To find clothing and warmth, Griffin enters a department store.
• Griffin falls asleep in the department store while wearing stolen clothes.
• When the store assistants arrive, Griffin removes the clothes and escapes unseen.
• Griffin robs a clergyman's house for food, clothes, and money.
• Mr. and Mrs. Hall, who own the Coach and Horses inn, are pleased to have a guest during the off-season.
• Griffin arrives at the inn in Iping and rents two rooms.
• Griffin's bandages, dark glasses, and isolated behavior arouse suspicion.
• Griffin explains that his appearance is due to an accident.
• The villagers are curious about Griffin's strange appearance and secretive habits.
• Griffin becomes angry when he runs out of money and cannot pay his bill.
• Mr. and Mrs. Hall confront Griffin about his unpaid bill and suspicious behavior.
• Griffin reveals his invisibility by removing his bandages, glasses, and false nose.
• The Halls are terrified and inform others about Griffin.
• Constable Jaffers is called to arrest Griffin but struggles with the invisible man.
• Despite the challenge, Jaffers attempts to arrest Griffin but is knocked unconscious.
• Griffin attacks everyone in the room and escapes.
• Griffin enlists the help of a tramp named Marvel during his escape.
• Marvel becomes Griffin's unwilling assistant.
• Griffin promises Marvel a share of the stolen money to retrieve his notebooks from the inn.
• The villagers attempt to catch the invisible man, but he evades them.
• Marvel tries to escape with the money and notebooks, realizing the danger of being associated with Griffin.
• Griffin chases Marvel to recover his notebooks, which contain the formula for invisibility.
• Griffin attacks a group of people at the Rainbow Inn who try to stop Marvel.
• A doctor is called to treat the injured, leading to a chaotic situation.
• Marvel seeks refuge in a local pub and turns himself over to the police.
• The police secure Griffin's notebooks.
• Griffin seeks help from Mr. Kemp, a scientist and former student.
• Griffin recounts the story of how he became invisible to Kemp.
• Kemp realizes Griffin is a danger to society and decides to turn against him.
• Kemp contacts the police to help capture Griffin.
• Griffin, enraged by Kemp's betrayal, vows revenge by killing him.
• The police set a trap, and a chase ensues through the town.
• Griffin is eventually caught and killed by the townspeople.
• The story explores scientific ambition, the dangers of unchecked power, and the consequences of isolation.
• It also touches on appearance versus reality.
• The story includes prejudice and fear of the unknown as themes.

A summary of H.G. Wells' science fiction story, "Footprints Without Feet." The story follows Griffin, an invisible scientist. After becoming invisible, Griffin's mental state declines, leading to erratic behavior and encounters as he navigates the visible world unseen.