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CHAPTER X. -The coming Race
Chapter X of "The Coming Race" explores the social structures and gender dynamics of the novel's advanced underground society, focusing particularly on the roles and perceptions of men and women (referred to as Ana and Gy-ei respectively). In this society, gender equality is not just an ideal but a concrete reality, with both men and women enjoying the same rights and responsibilities from childhood through adulthood. Early on, both genders are engaged in similar work and activities, including the tasks…-
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CHAPTER XI. -The coming Race
Chapter XI of "The Coming Race" delves into the narrator's fascination and confusion regarding the habitability of subterranean regions, which seemingly contradict established scientific beliefs about the relationship between depth beneath the earth's surface and temperature. Traditionally, it is believed that the deeper one goes towards the earth's core, the hotter it becomes, with a general assertion of increasing heat at a rate of a degree for every foot, starting from fifty feet below the surface.…-
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CHAPTER XII. -The coming Race
The language of the Vril-ya from "The Coming Race" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton presents a fascinating exploration into linguistic evolution and sophistication. Max Muller's comparison between the strata of languages and Earth's geological layers serves as a foundation for understanding the Vril-ya's language, which demonstrates the evolutionary journey from monosyllabic roots through agglutinative to inflectional forms, echoing the progression from isolation to amalgamation in linguistic form. This evolution…-
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CHAPTER XIII. -The coming Race
In Chapter XIII of "The Coming Race," the narrator describes the unique aspects of the religious beliefs and practices of the advanced underground civilization he has discovered, the Vril-ya. Central to their faith is the universal worship of a divine Creator and Sustainer of the universe, which is deeply intertwined with their understanding and use of the mysterious energy called vril. The Vril-ya stand out for two primary reasons: their unanimous belief and consistent practice of their religion's…-
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CHAPTER XXI. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXI of "The Coming Race," the narrator reflects on Zee's deepening affection for him, distinguishing it from the playful fondness of Taee. This attention, however, instills not pride but fear in him, given Zee's formidable combination of wisdom, power, and popularity among her people. Zee embodies the epitome of protective and nurturing instincts, extending her benevolence not just to her fellow beings but also to animals and children, healing, comforting, and teaching with a pervasive desire to…-
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CHAPTER XXII. -The coming Race
In this chapter of "The Coming Race," the protagonist discusses with Aph-Lin the caution and restrictions surrounding his interaction with the Vril-ya, especially the women. Despite the promise of confidentiality he and others have made, Aph-Lin worries about the protagonist’s ability to avoid revealing too much about his own world. The protagonist's movements in the community are always supervised, often accompanied by Aph-Lin or his child-friend Taee. We learn about Aph-Lin’s family, highlighting…-
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CHAPTER XXIII. -The coming Race
Chapter 23 of "The Coming Race" begins with the protagonist expressing discomfort following a conversation about the affections of Aph-Lin's daughter, Zee. Zee’s attraction to him, viewed with casual indifference by her father, creates a risk deemed both flammable and unreciprocated. This unease influences the protagonist’s visit to Aph-Lin's countryside estate, distinct in architecture and surrounded by complex machinery showing agricultural advancements. The country home is described as a harmonious…-
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CHAPTER XXIV. -The coming Race
In Chapter XXIV of "The Coming Race," the narrator describes an experience with the funeral customs of the advanced underground civilization he's exploring. After disembarking from an air-boat, the narrative begins with Aph-Lin, the narrator's host, being approached by a child who invites him to attend the funeral of a recently deceased relative. Seizing the opportunity to avoid an uncomfortable meeting with Zee and curious about the funeral proceedings of this society, the narrator requests to accompany…-
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CHAPTER XXVI. -The coming Race
After his conversation with Zee, the narrator expresses profound melancholy. He begins to view the marvelous community of the Vril-ya with dread, realizing that despite their kindness, they could easily destroy him. His once-curious interest in their unique way of life transforms into a longing for the familiar world above, complete with its imperfections and challenges. He reflects on how the Vril-ya’s society realizes many utopian ideas philosophers dream of, with no war, true equality, and a world…-
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CHAPTER XXVII. -The coming Race
As I sat in my chamber, Taee, a child of the Vril-ya, visited me. His presence brought comfort, as I felt less overshadowed by his innocence than by the company of more educated and mature beings. Prompted by a desire to revisit the spot where I first descended into this nether world, I proposed a stroll outside the city, to which Taee agreed, albeit with a seriousness uncommon to him. In the street, we encountered a group of young Gy-ei returning from the fields, their arms laden with flowers, their…-
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