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Footprints without Feet — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English

What Footprints without Feet covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in Footprints without Feet

1

Main Plot and Sequence of Events

  • Two boys notice fresh muddy footprints of bare feet appearing on the steps of a house in London.
  • The footprints seem to appear from nowhere and then fade away.
  • Griffin becomes visible for a moment because he steps in mud, which leaves tracks.
2

Characters and Their Roles

  • Griffin is the scientist and the central character; he is brilliant, but selfish and lawless.
  • Mrs Hall is the landlord's wife at the inn in Iping; she first tries to be friendly but later becomes frightened by the strange events.
  • Mr Jaffers is the village constable sent to arrest Griffin; he tries to do his duty even when Griffin is headless and then invisible.
3

Themes and Message

  • The chapter shows the power of science, but also its danger when used without ethics.
  • Griffin uses knowledge for revenge, theft, and escape, not for helping others.
  • The story warns that scientific discovery without responsibility can harm society.
4

Important Events, Quotes, and Their Meaning

  • 'My reason for coming to Iping is a desire for solitude. I do not wish to be disturbed in my work. Besides, an accident has affected my face.' Griffin says this to explain his strange behaviour at the
  • 'Surrender!' is the clergyman's command when he opens the study door with a poker.
  • 'Extraordinary affair!' shows the clergyman's shock after finding the study empty and the money missing.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Griffin’s invisibility and its consequences

GriffinDiscovery of invisibilityLondon episodeDrury Lane disguiseCrime and lawlessnessIping inn episodeClergyman’s study incidentMrs Hall’s furniture incident

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What are the important topics in Footprints without Feet for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in Footprints without Feet include Main Plot and Sequence of Events, Characters and Their Roles, Themes and Message, Important Events, Quotes, and Their Meaning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Footprints without Feet for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 49 practice questions on Footprints without Feet. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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