Griffin was indeed a lawless person. He showed no regard for law or order and harmed others to fulfill his own desires. He set fire to his landlord’s house in revenge when the landlord tried to evict him, robbed shopkeepers, stole money from a clergyman’s desk, and attacked people who tried to interfere with him. His actions reflected selfishness and a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of others, highlighting his lawlessness.

Key Instances Demonstrating Griffin’s Lawlessness

• Setting fire to his landlord's house.
• Robbing a shopkeeper by attacking him from behind.
• Stealing money from a clergyman’s desk.
• Attacking the innkeeper and his wife with a chair.
• Escaping the police by using his invisibility and refusing to accept arrest peacefully.

Griffin’s lawlessness was not just about breaking societal laws but also about his utter disregard for other people's rights and safety. Despite being a brilliant scientist capable of great discoveries, his misuse of science for personal vengeance and theft reinforces the theme that science in wrong hands can be dangerous.