The Time Machine
by H. G. Wells

The Time Machine: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Chapter 4
Explanation and Analysis:

The setting of the novel is primarily composed of two worlds, which are distant from one another in time: the Time Traveller's home in 19th century England, and the distant future to which he travels. The shifts between these two settings serve to create a contrast between the familiar and the unknown, and highlight the themes of scientific progress and its consequences.