# The Hunting of the Invisible Man explained — The Invisible Man

> Chapter companion for The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells.

## What happens

Kemp urgently explains to Adye the danger posed by the invisible man, Griffin, and they organize a manhunt involving dogs, food lockdowns, and powdered glass to capture or stop him.

## Themes in this chapter

### Power and Corruption

Griffin's invisible power leads to a reign of terror, corrupting his humanity and driving him to violence.

### Isolation and Alienation

Griffin is cut off from his kind, described as inhuman and pure selfishness, emphasizing his alienation.

### Fear of the Unknown

The invisible man's unseen presence creates panic and necessitates extreme measures like powdered glass to combat him.

## Character check-ins

### Dr. Kemp

Leads the planning of the hunt, provides strategic advice to Adye.

### Colonel Adye

Police official who takes charge of the manhunt operations.

### Griffin

The invisible man being hunted; described as mad, inhuman, and a threat to the countryside.

### Mr. Marvel

Mentioned as the tramp who may have Griffin's books of notes.

## Key lines

> He is mad; inhuman. He is pure selfishness. He thinks of nothing but his own advantage, his own safety.

Kemp declares Griffin is insane, lacking humanity, and entirely self-centered.

_Kemp's characterization of Griffin's motives._

> You must set every available man to work; you must prevent his leaving this district.

Kemp urges Adye to mobilize all resources to trap Griffin locally.

_Kemp's strategic advice for the manhunt._

> Dogs. Get dogs. They don't see him, but they wind him.

Kemp suggests using dogs that can track Griffin by scent.

_Practical measure to hunt an invisible target._

> Powdered glass. It's cruel, I know. But think of what he may do!

Kemp proposes spreading powdered glass on roads to injure Griffin, acknowledging its harshness.

_Extreme tactic justified by the perceived threat._

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