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The Time Traveller’s Return
An Analysis of Chapter 15
Tone
Reflective, Eerie, Sober
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | Peaceful - (1) | Complete - (5) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
The Time Traveller returns to his original time, observing the reversal of events as he slows the machine down, and is shaken but relieved to find himself in his laboratory once more.
In more detail...
The Time Traveller recounts his journey back to the present, experiencing the reverse progression of time and the recovery of the familiar sights of humanity. As he slows the machine, he notices the peculiar reversal of Mrs. Watchett's movements and briefly spots Hillyer. Upon stopping the machine, he is in his workshop again, although the machine's location has changed slightly, indicating its physical journey. Overcoming a period of mental and physical discomfort, he regains his strength and joins the dinner party, where he begins to recount his extraordinary voyage through time.
Characters
- The Time Traveller
- About - After an insensible period on the machine, the Time Traveller safely arrives back in his time, observes strange reversals, and reacclimates to his familiar environment.
- Personality Traits - Inquisitive, brave, and slightly disoriented; he exhibits determination in recounting his story.
- Physical Characteristics - No significant descriptions in this chapter, but he may be disheveled from his journey.
- Character Connections
- Mrs. Watchett - The housekeeper whose reversed motion the Time Traveller observes upon his return.
- Hillyer - Someone the Time Traveller briefly sees in a flash as he returns to his time.
- Mrs. Watchett
- About - She appears in the Time Traveller's account as moving in reverse, indicating his backward journey through time as he returns.
- Personality Traits - Her role is minimal in this chapter and does not reveal personality traits.
- Physical Characteristics - No specific description in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- The Time Traveller - Observed in reverse by the Time Traveller during his return.
- Hillyer
- About - Spotted by the Time Traveller for a fleeting moment during his journey back to his own time.
- Personality Traits - No personality traits are discussed in this chapter.
- Physical Characteristics - No detailed description given in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- The Time Traveller - Momentarily seen by the Time Traveller during his reverse time travel.