Who the Morlocks is
The Morlocks live beneath the landscape where the gentle Eloi spend their days in the sun. They come above ground only in darkness, and they fear light and fire. Wells introduces their hidden world through wells, strange sounds and the Time Traveller's growing unease.
The Morlocks and the others in the story
The Eloi fear the Morlocks, though the Time Traveller does not immediately understand why. He discovers that the underground machines keep the Eloi fed and clothed. This connection unsettles his first impression of a peaceful future without work or struggle.
How the Morlocks changes
As the Time Traveller learns about the Morlocks, his explanation of the future changes. He thinks they descend from workers, while the Eloi descend from the idle upper class. He remains uncertain about his theory and about which people hold power.
Questions
Are the Morlocks human?
The Time Traveller sees the Morlocks as descendants of humanity, shaped by generations of underground labour. He treats this explanation as a theory rather than a certainty.
Why do the Morlocks come out at night?
They fear light and emerge from their underground world in darkness.
Do the Morlocks take the time machine?
Yes, the Morlocks take the Time Traveller's machine. Its disappearance drives him to investigate their world beneath the ground.