This study is qualitative, it illustrates H.G. Wells\\'s The Time Machine through the scientific and social framework of the Victorian Era. Wells\\'s portrayal of future societies examines the rapid technological progress and social changes of the 19th century. The analysis scrutinizes the division between the Eloi and the Morlocks, tracing the consequences of social division. To meet the objective of the study, Victorian frame of mind is utilized to examine the class struggle that is symbolized by the Eloi and the Morlocks. The analysis highlights the economic and social effects of industrialization and how Wells examines the capitalist system and its impact on human relationships and class division. The study also utilizes concepts from Darwinism to explore how Wells responded to these scientific ideas in his novel. By examining Wells within this historical and intellectual context, the study helps reveal his skepticism towards progress and his prophecy of human degeneration caused by uncontrolled technological and social evolution. The study also considers the narrative structure, characters, and symbolic elements in the novel to uncover Wells\\'s broader criticism of the nature of human progress and the modern age.
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