Question

why does wells choose martians to attack england in the war of the worlds, instead of a more familiar enemy such as the germans? a. wells didnt want the british people to think that the germans were attacking. b. wells wanted to illustrate that england could be caught with its guard down. c. wells wanted to show sympathy for the families of soldiers killed in real wars and conflicts. d. wells believed that martians existed and were coming to earth to attack england.

Explanation:

Wells used Martians in The War of the Worlds to create a sense of the unknown and to show that England could be vulnerable to an unexpected and powerful enemy. By choosing an extraterrestrial foe rather than a human - like the Germans - he emphasized the idea of a surprise attack that could catch a nation off - guard.

Answer:

B. Wells wanted to illustrate that England could be caught with its guard down.