The story begins in a London laboratory, where a bacteriologist explains the dangers of cholera germs to a curious visitor, setting a subtle boundary between science and threat, only to reveal that the visitor is an anarchist intending to weaponize the knowledge. The anarchist steals a vial of the bacillus and flees with a plan to contaminate the city’s water supply, prompting a frantic chase filled with suspense and satirical undertones. The pursuit highlights how easily scientific knowledge can be misused, warning against the dangers of ignorance and ideological extremism. Although the vial ultimately turns out to be harmless, the event exposes societal fragility and public misunderstanding of science. Through this tale, Wells offers both a humorous and cautionary exploration of responsibility, misjudgment, and the uneasy foundations of modern civilization.
The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents | 경남교육 전자도서관
