# § 5 explained — Mr. Britling Sees It Through

> Chapter companion for Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells.

## What happens

Mr. Britling attempts to reverse his car after a minor mishap, explaining to Mr. Direck that he forgot to straighten the wheels, and they become stuck, waiting for help.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. Britling

Attempts to reverse the car and explains the mishap to Mr. Direck.

### Mr. Direck

Gets out to help turn the wheel and then resumes his seat beside Mr. Britling.

## Key lines

> Perhaps, said Mr. Britling without assurance, and after a little peaceful pause, I can reverse out of this.

Mr. Britling hesitantly suggests he might be able to back the car out of its predicament.

_Shows Mr. Britling's uncertainty and attempt to remedy the situation._

> It's the bicycle habit; the bicycle rights itself. One expects a car to do the same thing.

Mr. Britling attributes the mistake to his habit from cycling, where the bike self-corrects, unlike a car.

_Highlights Mr. Britling's reflective nature and the contrast between old and new technologies._

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