The pale creatures the Time Traveller encounters are the Morlocks. They are descendants of the working class who live underground in a dystopian future, while the Eloi, another group of future humans, live above ground.
1. The future people, particularly the Morlocks, might primarily rely on fruits due to the lack of other food sources. Perhaps the surface world has become inhospitable, making agriculture difficult or impossible. Fruits could be one of the few remaining sources of sustenance that can be easily grown or harvested.
2. The Morlocks can be seen as both wicked and afraid. They prey on the Eloi for food, which can be perceived as wicked behavior. However, they live in fear of the darkness and have evolved to be adapted to their underground lifestyle. Their actions may be driven by a need to survive in a harsh environment rather than purely malicious intent.
