In this chapter, the Invisible Man examines the bedroom and dressing-room doors to ensure his freedom, expresses his exhaustion and need for a partner, and bids Kemp goodnight. Kemp leaves, and the Invisible Man warns him not to attempt to hamper or capture him. Kemp is locked out of the room.
# The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man walks down the stairs for the first time and experiences difficulty due to not being able to see his feet. He feels exalted and revels in his extraordinary advantage. However, he is hit violently behind by a man carrying a basket of soda-water syphons. The Invisible Man twists the basket out of the man's hand and a cabman tries to take it from him. In the confusion, The Invisible Man backs against a shop window and prepares to dodge out of the crowd.
In Chapter 2 of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Mrs. Hall asks Teddy Henfrey to take a look at the clock in the parlour. When she enters the room, she sees her visitor, who appears to have an enormous mouth wide open. However, she soon realizes that the shadows had tricked her. The chapter sets the tone for the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the novel.
In this chapter, we are introduced to Mr. Thomas Marvel, a man with a unique appearance and a leisurely manner. He is contemplating trying on a pair of boots when he is approached by a voice. They discuss the ugliness of the boots and Mr. Marvel's past experiences with footwear.
In Chapter 13 of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Mr. Marvel is seen walking through the twilight with three books and a bundle wrapped in a blue table-cloth. He is accompanied by a voice that threatens to kill him if he tries to escape again. The voice is angry that Mr. Marvel let the secret of his invisibility be known and is worried about being caught. Mr. Marvel is in despair and his pace slows down as he contemplates his situation.