A Study on Darwinian Evolution and Survival Instincts in the Fiction of H. G. Wells

Author(s)	Nidhi Thakur, Dr. Ashvini Joshi
Country	India
Abstract	This study examines the influence of Darwinian evolutionary theory on the narrative design and characterization in the fiction of H. G. Wells. Drawing on key texts such as The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The War of the Worlds, the paper explores how concepts like natural selection, adaptation, and survival instinct shape both plot development and human behavior. It highlights Wells’ portrayal of evolution as a complex and often unsettling process, marked by degeneration, conflict, and uncertainty. The analysis further reveals that Wells uses evolutionary ideas not only to imagine the future but also to critique social inequality and scientific ethics, offering a powerful reflection on the fragile position of humanity within the broader scheme of life.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-31

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