Where Did the Morlocks Come From

As explained by the Über-Morlock when Alexander is brought to him while trying to save the Eloi Mara, the Morlocks originated from humans that sought shelter underground, after an underground demolition attempt at constructing a lunar colony on the Moon sent some of its fragments crashing to Earth.

How did the Morlocks evolve?

Morlocks are said to be humanoid creatures, descended from humans. Through time, they have evolved into a different species better suited to their subterranean habitat. … The evolution of the Morlocks to their biological and social functions are said to be a result of a widening split between different classes.

Why did the Morlocks eat the Eloi?

The Time Traveller first believes that the Eloi are the only people who remain on Earth: that we’ve evolved to a simple communal life. … Owing to vestigial impulse, the Morlocks still feed and clothe the Eloi, their once masters—thus the silk garments, the tables heaped with fruit—but they also harvest and eat them.