Another aspect of colonialism mirrored in War of the Worlds is the spread of British ideals in Africa. In the case of the Martians, their advantage rests in their technology( tripods, heat ray, etc.) through which they are able to enslave mankind. Despite Africa’s rich history and culture, the British were able to use their force to invade in a way similar to how the Martians are able to quickly able to invade England. Britain’s ability to conquer Africa was due to superiority in military, technological, and economical capabilities. Wells’ Martian invasion not only reflects the callousness with which Britain invaded Africa, but also illustrates the sense of helplessness the English might feel, should the tables ever be turned against them.Ī visible correlation between Wells’ novel and colonialism, is the stark contrast in development between invaders and their victims. At the time of the novel’s publication, the British empire had already colonized most of Africa for it’s resources. One of the themes of War of the Worlds is Wells’ attitudes towards the idea of colonization.
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