# Part II: The Moon Men explained — The Moon Maid

> Chapter companion for The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

## What happens

The narrative shifts to the story of Julian 9th, focusing on the conflict between Earth and the invading Moon Men, the Kalkars, and the struggle for survival and resistance.

## Themes in this chapter

### Colonialism and Alien Invasion

The Kalkars' invasion of Earth mirrors colonial conquest, exploring themes of domination and resistance.

### Survival and Resilience

Julian 9th and the Earth humans must endure and resist the Kalkar occupation, highlighting survival against overwhelming odds.

## Character check-ins

### Julian 5th

Ancestor of Julian 9th, central to the lineage and the story's continuity.

### Julian

Julian 9th, the protagonist of Part II, whose story is being told.

### The Kalkars

The invading Moon Men, the primary antagonists in this part.

## Key lines

> Part II The Moon Men Being the Story of Julian 9th

The second part of the book, titled 'The Moon Men,' recounts the tale of Julian 9th.

_This opening line establishes the focus on Julian 9th and the Moon Men._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-ii-the-moon-men
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_maid_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters