SUMMARY OF CHAPTER 20: AT THE HOUSE IN GREAT PORTLAND STREET
Griffin went to Bury his Father
Griffin had stolen his father’s money which led to his suicide. But Griffin was not feeling sorry for his father. When he went to bury him, he didn’t even try to save his character and thought that the old man was himself responsible for, everything. However, walking down the old streets reminded him of the past things.
The First Success
Griffin reiterated his point that the other details were in the three books and thus, they were very important. The first thing he tried to make invisible was a bit of white wool fabric. When it vanished, Griffin could hardly believe it.
Griffin made a Cat Invisible
A cat appeared on his window and Griffin thought that he had got another thing to experiment with. Griffin gave her milk and later processed her. But it was a hard task as it would not take drugs. The experiment failed. The claws and the tapetum would not disappear and Griffin was unable to understand why it was happening. Then an old woman heard her sounds and came in search of her she suspected Griffin of experimenting on animals.
Griffin had a Fight with the Landlord
The next day Griffin remembered quite clearly. Though he was within touching distance of his dream, he was not excited. He thought that perhaps he was tired, had a drink and slept. The landlord came asking for the rent and made many enquiries. The old woman had probably told him about the cat. He also thought that Griffin’s behaviour was curious. He peeped into the room and Griffin thought that his research was in danger. Griffin lost his temper and threw him out. An act he later had to regret.
Griffin Decided to Vanish
After the fight, there was a crisis situation. Griffin knew that he would be thrown out and he had so little money to find a new apartment. Moreover, he fight, there was a crisis situation. Griffin knew that he would be After they had to move the apparatus. He prepared by sending his three books and a Cheque book to the nearby post-office from where he could collect them later.
The invisible Man
Griffin was under the influence of drugs when the landlord came with a legal notice. He opened the door and the landlord was left frightened as his face had ruined white. The night was painful and agonising. His skin was on fire and Griffin had never expected this suffering. Griffin held on till the end and somehow survived the transformation. When he woke up later his strength had returned.
Griffin Dismantled the Apparatus
Griffin started to dismantle the apparatus as there was rapping on the door. He was near the window when the door was banged. But it didn’t open due to the locks. After Griffin had managed to go out, the door Was smashed open.
The landlord, his two step-sons and the old lady entered only to find the place empty. The landlord agreed with the old woman that Griffin was a vivisectionist while his sons said that he was an electrician as there were dynamos in the room. Later, Griffin smashed the radiators also.
Griffin Set the House on Fire
Griffin remained downstairs while the others argued about him. He had already planned to burn everything in his room and took a box of matches. He also set the gas on. He fired the house. Dr Kemp was shocked to hear this description. Griffin justified his act by saying that it was the only way to cover his trail. Now he was invisible and could do anything without the fear of being Caught.
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