Question

In "The Time Machine," why does Filby say he "almost prefers" the world as it is when they stop the time machine.

a. It was less noisy
b. It had more unique animals
c. He liked the little people
d. He liked the architecture

Answer 1

The provided passages do not directly relate to Filby from 'The Time Machine' and therefore do not clearly answer why he prefers the world as it is.

Step-by-step explanation:

In The Time Machine, Filby expresses a preference for the world as it is because the alternative presented to them appears to be less hospitable and more troubling. The scenarios provided in the passages allude to different contexts where technology or changed circumstances have impacted the characters' lives. In these stories, there is a recurring theme of characters grappling with change or the consequences of technological advancement. However, none of these passages directly relate to Filby from The Time Machine, as they are from different stories. Therefore, while one can infer that Filby might prefer a world less dependent on or influenced by technology, the provided excerpts do not exactly clarify Filby’s statement in The Time Machine.