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The Island of Doctor Moreau |
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Written by MK23_Sysop
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Tuesday, 31 October 2006 |
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[...]He explained to me that the comparative safety of
Moreau and himself was due to the limited mental scope
of these monsters. In spite of their increased intelligence
and the tendency of their animal instincts to reawaken,
they had certain fixed ideas implanted by Moreau in their
minds, which absolutely bounded their imaginations. They
were really hypnotised; had been told that certain things
were impossible, and that certain things were not to be
done, and these prohibitions were woven into the texture
of their minds beyond any possibility of disobedience or
dispute. [...]
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 December 2007 )
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